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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, April 05, 2007
  • Minority Rules

    At some selective schools, certain Asian-Americans are categorized as “over-represented minorities.” We talk about what that means for education and racial justice in America. An expert on the middle east discusses Syria and the Iraq war, and we explore hydropower on the Hudson. Also, proving diversity is better than homogeneity; and listeners vote for the most important stories in the news this week.

What’s News and What It Means, and Why It’s Important.

Brian talks about what's in the news and what it all means.

And Syria?

Rami Khouri, director of a public policy think tank at the American University in Beirut and editor-at-large of the Daily Star in Beirut, discusses the role of Syria in the current tensions with Iran.

Water Works

Dean Corren, director of Technology Development for Verdant, and Beth Fertig, WNYC reporter talk about the use of hydropower in New York City.

Beth Fertig's hydropower report

The More the Merrier

Scott Page, professor of complex systems, political science and economics at the University of Michigan and the author of The Difference: How the Power of Diversity Creates Better Groups, Firms, Schools, and Societies (Princeton University Press, 2007), says he can prove diversity beats homogeneity -- in the lab and in life.

The Difference is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Minority Rules

Jeff Yang, columnist at San Francisco Chronicle.com, and author on Asian-American issues, weighs in on whether Asian-Americans are overrepresented in selective schools.

From the WSJ: Is Admissions Bar Higher for Asians?

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.