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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 11, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, January 11, 2007
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  • President Bush participates in a secure video teleconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Jan. 4, 2007
    President Bush participates in a secure video teleconference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Jan. 4, 2007 (whitehouse.gov)

    Iraq My Brains

    In his prime time speech, President Bush called for an increase in US troops in Iraq. We'll get military analysis of the new strategy and get a response from local members of Congress. Also: a call-in for parents who adopted as a first choice.

To Iraq and Back

Christopher Shays, Congressman (R-CT-4th district)
then
Jose Serrano, Congressman (D-NY-16th district)
- react to President Bush's address to the nation

Troop Tactics

Frederick Kagan, scholar at the conservative American Enterprise Insitute, former professor of military history at West Point
then
Colonel Sam Gardiner, retired Air Force colonel, has taught strategy and military operations at the National War College
- offer analysis of the President's speech

Crime and the Community

Eric Cadora, director and co-founder of the Justice Mapping Center
and
Eddie Ellis, host of On the Count, a show about criminal justice on WBAI, director of Prison Ministry at New York's historic Riverside Church
- why criminal justice is a neighborhood issue and how their maps help get a better understanding of the issue

Selected Maps from the Justice Mapping Project

Adoption Option

Open Phones
- we hear from parents who opted for adoption as a first choice

30 issues in 30 days graphic

30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.

A person dressed as a bear to represent a bear market performs outside the New York Stock Exchange on October 6, 200 in New York. Wall Street tumbled after the opening bell as fallout from the credit crisis triggered concerns about the economy and the Dow fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years.

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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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.