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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, April 03, 2007
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    Pet Peeves

    The Daily News has unearthed more details about Detective Michael Oliver, the main shooter in the Sean Bell case, including an alleged history of brutality. Find out the implications for the case. Plus: what you need to know about feeding your cats and dogs as the pet food recall continues to expand.

Live Coverage

Live coverage of President Bush's press conference.

The Response

Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ 8), and Congressman Anthony Weiner, (D-NY 9), respond to the President's press conference and we take listeners' calls.

The Past in the Present

Kirsten Danis, Morning City Editor for the New York Daily News, talks about detective Mike Oliver, who was the main shooter in the Sean Bell case, and his past.

The Response, Part II

Congressman Dennis Kucinich,(D-OH 10), Democratic presidential candidate for 2008, reacts to President Bush's press conference.

Recall Freefall

The pet food recall is expanding day by day. What can pet owners do to protect their cats and dogs? Nina Munk, founder of Urbanhound: The City Dog's Ultimate Survival Guide, Tony Buffington, DVM, professor of veterinary nutrition at Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Catherine E. Langston, DVM, staff veterinarian and renal specialist at Manhattan’s Animal Medical Center, discuss the issues and offer their advice.

Winter's Tale

Winter Miller, has written a play “In Darfur" that will be performed this month at the Public Theater. She also works as a research assistant to New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof. They both join us to talk about journalism, activism and theater.

In Darfur runs from April 13 – April 29.

Step One: The Brainstorm

The Brian Lehrer Show

This fall, The Brian Lehrer Show will air our presidential election series “30 Issues In 30 Days.” With your help, we can produce great election coverage!

Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

New Episode Posted 8/21
Eavesdrop on Andrea Bernstein and Brian Lehrer, two of the most political savvy minds around, as they eat lunch and break down the week’s political activities.

Slideluck Potshow

The Brian Lehrer Show

Check out our contribution to the recent Slideluck Potshow, an event where folks share their love of food and photos!

ICANN, You Can…

Web Exclusive

Paul Twomey, president and CEO of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), on their recent decision to offer more top-level domain names.

Mixed Up

The Brian Lehrer Show

We discuss the implications of our mixed-race future and how Barack Obama's candidacy has changed the discussion about mixed-race identity.