On Demand
The Brian Lehrer Show
-
Elizabeth Edwards (Getty Images)The Cost of Motherhood
We speak to Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of presidential hopeful, John Edwards. We’ll look at the issues facing America and the state of the campaign. Also: Leslie Bennetts, author of the Feminine Mistake: Are We Giving Up Too Much?. She argues that more stay-at-home moms should get to work. Plus: should religious groups provide sanctuary for illegal immigrants? Fair Trade coffee, and Jack Hitt on the faces of Hillary Clinton.
On the Road with Elizabeth Edwards
Elizabeth Edwards, co-founder of the Wade Edwards Foundation, former bankruptcy lawyer and wife of John Edwards, discusses his run for the presidency.
Save Haven for Immigrants
Rabbi Michael Feinberg, member of the planning team of the New Sanctuary Movement and director of the Greater New York Labor-Religion Coalition, on why he believes that religious groups should be providing sanctuary to soon-to-be-deported illegal immigrants.
Fair Trade Comes to New York
Darlene Scherer, co-owner of Gorilla Coffee in Brooklyn, talks about Fair Trade coffee and why it has taken so long to come to New York.
New York Times article: Certifying Coffee Aids Farmers and Forests in Chiapas (registration required)
The High Cost of Full-Time Motherhood
Leslie Bennetts, author of The Feminine Mistake: Are We Giving Up Too Much? (Voice, 2007), explains her argument that women who choose not to work in order to raise children are giving up much more than a paycheck.
The Feminine Mistake is available for purchase at Amazon.com.
Hillary: Our Senator, Ourselves
Writer Jack Hitt, author of the article Harpy, Hero, Heretic: Hillary in Mother Jones Magazine (Jan./Feb. 2007), on what drives the nation's obsession with Hillary Clinton.
- About the Brian Lehrer Show »
- Staff Bios »
- Contact Us »
- Tapes and Transcripts »
- Latest Episode »
- Show Archive »
Features & Series
Podcast
Stay up to date.
Subscribe to the Podcast
YOU PRODUCE The Brian Lehrer Show
Be a listener-producer with facts, questions and people you'd like to hear on the air.
More
The Brian Lehrer Show Scrapbook
Visit the scrapbook for daily photos and miscellany from The Brian Lehrer Show.
More
Shop at Amazon!
The Brian Lehrer Show picks
Start your Amazon shopping on WNYC.org and a portion of your total purchase goes to WNYC.
More
30 Issues in 30 Days
The Brian Lehrer Show
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
The Brian Lehrer Show
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
The Brian Lehrer Show
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
The Brian Lehrer Show
Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.
