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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, March 15, 2007
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    Deliberations

    A decision from the Queens grand jury looking into the police shooting of Sean Bell could come at any time. We'll get the latest on the case--including reports that a new witness allegedly stepped forward to say he saw a man with a gun fleeing the scene. Also: the author of From Hire to Liar on the (often positive) role of deception in the workplace.

    For more on the Sean Bell case, visit here.

Eleventh Hour Witness

WNYC reporter Arun Venugopal discusses new developments in the Sean Bell case and word that a new witness has just stepped forward.

Waiting for a Decision

New York City Council Members James Sanders Jr. (D-31, Queens) and Leroy Comrie Jr. (D-27, Queens) on the latest in the Sean Bell case and why they may call for a special prosecutor.

The Eyes and Ears of the NYPD

Eugene O'Donnell, professor of law and police science at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, former police officer and former prosecutor, talks about the role of the police auxiliary in light of last night's shooting of two unarmed auxiliary officers in Greenwich Village.

KSM Confessions

Ron Suskind, journalist and the author of The One Percent Doctrine: Deep Inside America's Pursuit of its Enemies Since 9/11 (Simon & Schuster, 2006), puts Khalid Shaikh Mohammed’s confession in context of the wider Global War on Terror.

Tribunal Knowledge

David B. Rivkin, Jr., a partner at Baker & Hostetler, LLP in Washington, DC and a former Reagan and G.H.W. Bush Justice Department official and Kenneth Roth, the executive director of Human Rights Watch, debate some of the legal and ethical issues raised by Khalid Shaikh Mohammed’s confession.

Liar, Liar

David Shulman, associate professor of anthropology and sociology at Lafayette College and author of From Hire to Liar: The Role of Deception in the Workplace (Cornell University Press, 2007), on why deception is a necessary part of the workplace.

From Hire to Liar is available for purchase at Amazon.com

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.

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.