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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 30, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, January 30, 2007
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  • Jesse Thyne, Peace Corps Volunteer from Pasadena, California
    Jesse Thyne, Peace Corps Volunteer from Pasadena, California (fpcv.org)

    Blood Ties

    You know how Amadou Diallo died after coming to this country, but did you know about the death of Jesse Thyne, an American killed in Diallo’s home country, Guinea? On our next program, Kadiatou Diallo, mother of Amadou— and like a mother to Jesse Thyne —talks about her two sons. Also, Democratic presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich, and author Barbara Ehrenreich on the history of collective joy.

Candidate Kucinich

Dennis Kucinich, Congressman (D-OH); Democratic presidential candidate for 2008, discusses his candidacy for president.

Kucinich's campaign website

One On Juan

Juan Williams, senior correspondent, National Public Radio, talks about his one on one interview with President Bush.

Listen to the interview and read excerpts

Blood Brothers

Kadiatou Diallo, mother and activist, and Micah Schaeffer, director, Death of Two Sons discuss the lives and deaths of Amadou Diallo and Jesse Thyne.

Happy Together

Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Dancing in the Streets: A History of Collective Joy (Metropolitan Books, 2007), explains the social history of public celebrations.

Event
Barbara Ehrenreich will be discussing her new book at the Barnes & Noble on the Upper West Side, 2289 Broadway @ 82nd St. at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31st.

Dancing in the Streets is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Black Caucus

Listeners call in to tell us their thoughts on what Congressman Tancredo said on the show Monday about the Congressional Black Caucus.

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.

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.