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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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    Female US soldiers with the 9th Cavalry Regiment patroling a Baghdad Shiite neigborhood, 20 March 2007 (Getty Images)

    G.I. Jane

    The effects of post traumatic stress syndrome on men are well-known. Now doctors are trying to understand how women vets deal with the psychological impact of fighting in Iraq. New York Times Magazine writer Sarah Corbett looks at the problems of women returning from war. Also: what the Sean Bell shooting says about the state of police community relations; and what it's like to grow up with Down syndrome.

Cops and the Community

Richard Greene, chief executive of the Crown Heights Youth Collective, looks at what the Sean Bell shooting says about the state of police community relations. Later we hear from NYPD spokesman, Paul Browne, who defends the department's approach, and then community activist Eddie Ellis of Medgar Evars College on NYPD practices.

Life with Down Syndrome

Mitchell Levitz, disabilities specialist for the Westchester Institute for Human Development, and Jason Kingsley, television actor, are the co-authors of Count Us In: Growing Up with Down Syndrome (Harvest/Harcourt, 2007). They talk about living with Down Syndrome. Emily Kingsley, Jason's mother, joins in.

Count Us In is available for purchase at Amazon.com

When Jenny Comes Marching Home Again

Sara Corbett’s cover piece in the New York Times Magazine, ”The Women’s War” , looks at the problems of returning women veterans – dealing with the trauma of combat and, in many cases, of sexual harassment and assault.

Open Phones

When one of our producers had his Blackberry stolen, he never expected to see it again. But then, through a circuitous and sometimes strange route, he did. Inspired by his story, listeners call in with tales of lost--and found--New York.

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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.