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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, May 08, 2007
  • Richard Codey, president of the New Jersey State Senate
    Richard Codey, president of the New Jersey State Senate.

    Faith No More

    The title of journalist Christopher Hitchens’ new book speaks for itself: God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. We’ll also hear from New Jersey senate president Richard Codey, who’s just completed his second tour of duty as acting governor. And the authors of “How Sassy Changed My Life” on what they call the greatest teen magazine of all time. Plus: An audio get well card for Jon Corzine and a call-in on a milestone in the Northern Ireland peace process.

Pinch Hitter

Richard Codey, President of the New Jersey State Senate , talks about politics in New Jersey and his second term as acting governor.

Open Phones: Get Well Corzine, and...

New Jersey listeners send Governor Corzine an audio get well card and some words of advise.

Teen Queens

Kara Jesella and Marisa Meltzer, authors of How Sassy Changed My Life: A Love Letter to the Greatest Teen Magazine of All Time (Faber and Faber, Inc., 2007), on the inside story of Sassy Magazine.

How Sassy Changed My Life is available for purchase at Amazon.com

EVENT: 5/8 at 7pm Kara and Marisa will be at Bluestocking Bookstore on Allen Street.

Losing his Religion

Christopher Hitchens author of the new book, God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything , how he stopped believing in God at the age of 9.

God Is Not Great is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Open Phones: Milestone in Northern Ireland

Calls on the power sharing in Northern Ireland.

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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