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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, December 20, 2006
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    The Police Perspective

    Defenders of the police officers involved in the Sean Bell shooting say people should hold off judgment until the investigation is complete. Hear the cops perspective with the head of the Detectives Endowment Association, Michael Palladino. Plus: Where to park in New York without getting a ticket, and women's rights eleven years after Beijing, 1995.

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Police Perspective

Michael Palladino, president of the Detectives Endowment Association
- offers the police viewpoint on the Sean Bell shooting

Iraq Press Conference

Steve Clemons, director of Foreign Affairs at the New America Foundation and publisher of the thewashingtonnote.com
- discusses President Bush's press conference today and the current state of the Iraq war

Where to Park

Erik Feder, expert in parking in New York City and author, Where to park your car in Manhattan (Rhythmo Productions, 2006)
- tells us where to park in New York

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Engendering Equality

Mary Beth Power, senior advisor for Reproductive Health at Save the Children
and
Geeta Rao Gupta, president of the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)
and
Lydia Alpizar Duran, incoming director of the Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID)
- discuss the success and failures of the Beijing Conference on Women's Rights eleven years later

Albany Shakedown

Joe Mahoney, Albany Bureau Chief for the New York Daily News
- on the FBI probe of State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, Comptroller Hevesi's looming plea deal and Governor Pataki's legacy.

30 Issues in 30 Days

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Once again, 30 Issues in 30 Days is taking on the election season by going beyond the horse race and examining the real issues that are at stake for the people of New York and New Jersey in the Mayoral and Gubernatorial contest. See the schedule and help craft the segments at the 30 Issues Wiki!

Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary

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Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of The Brian Lehrer Show.

Uncommon Indicators

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The Brian Lehrer Show wants to hear how the economy is affecting the little things in your daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.

Help us map abandoned lots, stalled construction and unsold condos.

Digesting Politics

Brian, Bob, and Andrea

WNYC's political team of Brian Lehrer, Bob Hennelly, and Andrea Bernstein talk politics and more over lunch each week. Hear the latest episode and subscribe to the podcast here!

Video Picks

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