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Tuesday, July 10, 2007
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    Steps to Success

    The immigration debate continues with the "Dream Act," a proposal in Congress that would grant citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants if they complete college or join the military. We’ll discuss the implications. Plus hip-hop mogul turned self-help guru Russell Simmons on his twelve-step program for success.

Baghdad to New York

Bobby Ghosh, Baghdad bureau chief for TIME magazine, joins Brian in the studio to talk about life and politics in Iraq.

Making the Most of Microlending

Slate writer Jude Stewart evaluated charities that give small loans to entrepreneurs in the developing world. She talks about where your donation can do the most good.

Kiva
Grameen Foundation

Hip Hop Self-Help

Hip-hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons founded the record label Def Jam. Now he’s written a self-help book Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success. He talks about his unusual career progression.

Do You! is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Radio Rookies and the DREAM Act

Radio Rookie Christian talks about his experiences as an undocumented teenager with his producer at Radio Rookies Melissa Robbins. Also, Carlos Perez from the New York State Youth Leadership Council explains the legal ramifications of the DREAM Act.

30 days 30 issues

Step Three: The Wiki

The Brian Lehrer Show

This fall, The Brian Lehrer Show will air our presidential election series “30 Issues In 30 Days.” With your help, we can produce great election coverage!

WNYC's Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein talk politics at lunch time.

Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

New Episode Posted 10/03
Eavesdrop on Andrea Bernstein and Brian Lehrer, two of the most political savvy minds around, as they eat lunch and break down the week’s political activities.

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Slideluck Potshow

The Brian Lehrer Show

Check out our contribution to the recent Slideluck Potshow, an event where folks share their love of food and photos!

ICANN, You Can…

Web Exclusive

Paul Twomey, president and CEO of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), on their recent decision to offer more top-level domain names.

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Mixed Up

The Brian Lehrer Show

We discuss the implications of our mixed-race future and how Barack Obama's candidacy has changed the discussion about mixed-race identity.

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