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Thursday, May 03, 2007
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    News Held Hostage

    BBC world news editor Jon Williams talks about the kidnapping of BBC correspondent Alan Johnston in Gaza. The BBC World Service mentions the kidnapping on the air every day. Also, the French election, New York City’s first-ever Haitian city councilman, Mathieu Eugene, just elected from Central Brooklyn, and listeners call in with their experiences in seminary.

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News Held Hostage

Jon Williams, world news editor for the BBC, joins us on World Press Freedom Day to talk about abducted BBC Gaza correspondent Alan Johnston.

The BBC's online petition for the relase of Alan Johnston

Open Phones: A Calling

There are reports that former NJ Governor Jim McGreevey is entering seminary this Fall with an eye to becoming an Episcopal priest. Listeners call in to discuss their callings to the ministry.

Élection Présidentielle

Christopher Dickey, Paris bureau chief for Newsweek magazine and Pascale Richard, editor-in-chief of the US-based France-Amerique look at what's so important about this year's French presidential election for Europe and America.

Chris Dickey's Blog on the election

Second Time Around

Councilman Mathieu Eugene, (D-40th/Central Brooklyn), talks about his agenda for the district after winning a second election, held after questions surfaced about his residency the first time around.

Listen to a previous interview with Mathieu Eugene.

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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.