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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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  • <em>Consumed: How Markets Corrupt Children, Infantilize Adults, and Swallow Citizens Whole</em>, by Benjamin R. Barber
    Consumed: How Markets Corrupt Children, Infantilize Adults, and Swallow Citizens Whole, by Benjamin R. Barber

    Consumption Taxes

    The problem with our consumer culture is not just money and materialism -- Benjamin Barber argues that U.S.-style consumerism weakens our democracy. Also, writer Anne Lamott on her new book, Grace (Eventually); a discussion on police procedure and we look to debunk some urban legends.

Police Procedure

Eugene O'Donnell, professor of law and police science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, former police officer, and former prosecutor; and Jerome Skolnick, NYU criminal law professor, look at how broader issues of policing relate to the Sean Bell shooting.

Grace Notes

Anne Lamott: Christian and LiberalWriter Anne Lamott discusses her new book, Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith (Riverhead, 2007).

Read some of Ann Lamott’s Salon.com column.

Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Consumption Taxes

Benjamin Barber, professor of civil society at the University of Maryland, distinguished senior fellow at Demos and the author of, Consumed: How Markets Corrupt Children, Infantilize Adults, and Swallow Citizens Whole (Norton, 2007), discusses the conflicts between American-style democracy and consumerism.

Consumed is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Open Phones

Myth busting at its finest! Callers weigh in on urban legends that they want debunked. Confirmation--or obliteration--of legends will occur at a future date.

List of urban legend websites

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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.