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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 23, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, February 23, 2007
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  • Original Spin

    Red or blue -- do the differences between Democrats and Republicans run deeper than their stands on the issues? Guest host Dean Meminger follows up with New York Times reporter Patricia Cohen on the research into the underlying personality traits that may determine partisanship. Also, does a rose smell as sweet after traveling thousands of miles to your local bodega?

The Price of Service

Gregory Meeks, United States Congressman (D-NY 6) representing southeast Queens, and Paul Rieckhoff, executive director and founder of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and author of Chasing Ghosts: A Soldier's Fight for America From Baghdad to Washington (New American Library, May 2006), discuss problems at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, ways to improve the care vets receive when they return home, and recent developments in the Middle East.

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Amy Stewart, author of Flower Confidential: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful in the Business of Flowers (Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2007) explores the flower industry.

Original Spin

Patricia Cohen, New York Times reporter, reviews research into the psychological underpinnings of partisanship. She is joined by Jesse Graham, social psychologist at the University of Virgina and co-author of a forthcoming paper on the different ways liberals and conservatives see morality.

Patricia Cohen’s recent NYT article

Open Phones

Listeners call in with their views on Lent, fasting, and why it is--or isn't--important to give up something pleasurable from time to time.

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.