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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 13, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, March 13, 2007
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    Vitamin Statistics

    Vitamins are always good for you, right? Well, the recent women’s heart study findings indicate vitamin supplements are irrelevant to cardiac care, while other studies find too much of certain vitamins can pose a health risk. Hear two views on whether it’s worth buying vitamin pills. Also, the belief that many black children think studying is “acting white” – truth or urban legend?

Waiting

As the grand jury deliberates on whether to charge or clear the five police officers involved in the Sean Bell shooting, Errol Louis, columnist at the New York Daily News, reviews the case and talks about what to expect.

Overseeing Police Oversight

Bob Hennelly, WNYC Reporter, talks about police oversight and explains what happened on Friday at a City Hall panel on the efficacy of the Civilian Complaint Review Board.

Bat Ban?

Councilman James Oddo (R-Staten Island) talks about the legislation he's sponsoring that would ban metal bats in high school baseball games; Jim Darby, vice president of promotion at Easton Sports, says there's no reason to ban them.

See--and hear--the acoustical difference that a baseball makes on aluminum vs. wood bats here.

Vitamin Statistics

John Swartzberg, M.D. and professor of public health at University of California Berkeley, chair of the editorial board for the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, and Balz Frei, director of The Linus Pauling Institute and professor in the department of biochemistry and biophysics at Oregon State University. debate the benefits of vitamin supplements.

Open Phones

Listeners call in about whether African-Americans who study hard in school are said by their peers to be “acting white” or whether that’s an urban myth.

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