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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 01, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, March 01, 2007
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    To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate

    States are debating whether to require girls be vaccinated against the HPV virus that causes cervical cancer. In the meantime, families have to decide whether to give the new vaccine to their daughters and even sons. We’ll go to a pediatrician for advice and take your calls. Also: the future of New York’s water, and freshman Congressman John Hall’s first proposed legislation is a call for tougher inspections of the Indian Point nuclear power plant; and a call in on plans to track taxis by satellite and to film clubgoers.

Fragmented Treatment

John Sferazo, president and co-founder of Heroes Helping Heroes thinks the White House plan to pay individual doctors treating 9/11 related ailments will harm the ongoing study of the health effects of the September 11th attacks.

Study Hall

John Hall, freshman New York Congressman (D-19) representing Westchester County, talks about the reintroduction of legislation to require an Independent Safety Assessment of the Indian Point nuclear power plant.

Event
Rep. John Hall will be taking part in a Technical Briefing & Roundtable on Indian Point Leaks on Friday, March 2 at Pace University in Pleasantville. RSVP (845) 454-7673 x116 or katy@clearwater.org.

Drinking Problem?

Eric Goldstein, senior attorney in the Natural Resources Defense Council's New York office and co-director of NRDC's urban program, talks about whether the EPA will make New York City filter its drinking water and what that would entail.

To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate

Dr. Warren Seigel, the of chairman of pediatrics and director of adolescent medicine at Coney Island Hospital, takes calls from listeners on whether to vaccinate their children against the HPV virus and Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health talks about the cultural issues involved in health advocacy especially concerning the HPV vaccine.

Merck's webpage for Gardasil

Open Phones

Listeners weigh in on hi tech tracking of taxi drivers and surveillance cameras at nightclubs.

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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

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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