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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 29, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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    Back to Work

    What did Congress hear about the immigration bill during Memorial Day weekend? Many members said they’d be listening to their constituents over the weekend break -- what are they bring back to Washington? Also, Anne-Marie Slaughter, dean of the Wilson School at Princeton, on preserving American values in a dangerous world.

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As Drawn by Drew

Elizabeth Drew, journalist and author of 12 books, most recently, Richard M. Nixon: The American Presidents Series: The 37th President, 1969-1974 (Times Books, 2007), reviews the news of the week.

Richard M. Nixon is available for purchase at Amazon.com.

Just the Facts on DNA evidence

Lawrence Kobilinsky, a forensic scientist and professor of biology and immunology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, talks about the weight of DNA evidence in prosecuting crime.

Big Ideas

Anne-Marie Slaughter, dean of the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University and author, The Idea that is America: Keeping Faith with Our Values in a Dangerous World (Perseus Books Group 2007), says we need to return to principles on which the United States was established, such as liberty, democracy, equality, tolerance, faith, justice, and humility.

The Idea that is America is available for purchase at Amazon.com.

Open Phones: Global Warming in the Garden

Listeners call in to report the affects of global warming in their garden. Is there anything new growing on account of climate change?

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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.