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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, May 09, 2007
  • Elizabeth Edwards (Getty Images)
    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.

Gorilla Coffee in Brooklyn

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.

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 show with a 20 year news quiz.

Season's Eatings

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December guests Tamara Reynolds and Zora O'Neill will be answering your holiday hosting questions each week. Segments so far: Holiday Traditions | Gifting Food | Hosting on a Budget

Also check out the live online chats with Tamara and Zora, where they answer all your hosting questions. Chat #1 | Chat #2

Climbing K2: Life and Death

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Ed Viesturs, the first American to climb all fourteen eight-thousand meter mountains, and one of only six to do so without oxygen, discusses his new book K2: Life & Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain (Broadway, 2009).

SUNY Disposition

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State University of New York chancellor Nancy Zimpher, discusses the pressures the system faces and the role it plays in the current economic climate.

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.

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.