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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 22, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, February 22, 2007
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    Healthy, Wealthy and Wise

    Your average teen uses the internet to research school papers or update her myspace page. But a growing number are visiting “pro-ana” pages—websites that promote anorexia as a lifestyle choice, not a disease. What does the proliferation of these sites mean, and what can parents and schools do? Also: a summit convenes to combat the high school dropout crisis, and out-of-state telecommuters rise up against New York State’s commuter tax.

Strange Bedfellows

At least 20 states are considering mandatory vaccination of young girls against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer. But the backlash has been fast and furious--and has led to some unlikely alliances. Barbara Loe Fisher, co-founder and president of the National Vaccine Information Center, and Moira Gaul, director of women's and reproductive health at the Family Research Council, talk about their opposition to mandatory inoculation. Sheila Krumholz, executive director, Center for Responsive Politics, talks about the lobbying efforts and legislative influence of the pharmaceutical industry.

Anti-Social Networking

Lynn Grefe, CEO of the National Eating Disorders Association talks about the proliferation of "Pro-Ana" websites.

Tune In, Don't Drop Out

Robert Jackson, member of the New York City Council (D-Manhattan), Malaika de Jesus, a high school junior, and Elizabeth de Jesus, a high school senior, talk about the high school dropout epidemic and the LINK Directions for Our Youth summit convened to create a prevention campaign.

Does Not Commute

Rob Plattner, a tax attorney in Albany and the author of the New York State Tax Handbooks, and attorney Nicole Belson Goluboff, advisory board member of the Telework Coalition, a Washington-based advocacy group for telecommuters and the author of The Law of Telecommuting (American Law Institute, 2001), explain why telecommuters pay taxes to New York for money they earn working from their out-of-state homes.

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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

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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.