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Thursday, April 19, 2007
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  • Rev. Rob Schenck leads a prayer with pro-life advocates in front of the Supreme Court April 18, 2007
    Rev. Rob Schenck leads a prayer with pro-life advocates in front of the Supreme Court April 18, 2007 (Getty Images)

    UpHill Battle

    Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will testify before the Senate today to answer questions about the firings of U.S. attorneys. Hear excerpts of his testimony and find out how it will affect the administration. Plus: what abortion providers will do now that specific procedures have been banned for the first time. Also, we examine gun laws, the Cho tapes, and genetic enhancement.

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UpHill Battle

Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate.com, discusses Alberto Gonzales' testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Slate's Gonzo Q&A

A Provider's Perspective

Dr. Steven Goldstein, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at NYU medical center, explains how the Supreme Court ruling upholding a ban on partial birth abortion will affect providers.

Too Good to be Good

Michael J. Sandel, the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University and the author of The Case Against Perfection: Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering (Harvard University Press, 2007), explores the ethical questions surrounding genetic enhancement.

The Case Against Perfection is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Guns and Steel

WNYC reporter, Bob Hennelly, and metro columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Monica Yant Kinney, discuss the gun laws in New Jersey, and also the investigation into Governor Corzine's car crash.

Open Phones

Listeners tell us whether or not NBC should have aired the Cho tapes.

Gonzales Grilled

Slate's senior editor Emily Bazelon returns to talk about the interesting moments in Alberto Gonzales' testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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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.