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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, July 16, 2007
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    On the Internet, No One Knows You're a Dog

    The CEO of Whole Foods was just unmasked as someone who left an anonymous comment praising his company and dissing his competitor under an assumed name. Some people think that shouldn’t be allowed. We debate the good and the bad of anonymity on the internet. Also: why men catcall — and how one group of New York City teens is learning to deal with it.

Clearing the Way for Congestion

Ester Fuchs, professor of international and public affairs and political science at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), and former advisor to Mayor Bloomberg, weighs in on the Mayor's 11th hour push for his congestion pricing plan.

The Iraq-Al Qaeda Connection

Gloria Borger, contributing editor to US News and World Report, discusses the political push to withdraw from Iraq.

Taking Back the Streets

Brooklyn teens Latosha Belton and Ashley Lewis helped to organize a "Street Harassment Summit" to teach young women how to fight back against cat callers. Along with Maggie Hadleigh-West who made the anti-street harassment film War Zone, they talk about practical strategies to silence harassers.

Sisters in Strength: Our Struggle With Street Harassment
Youth Outreach for Victim Assistance
Holla Back NYC

On the Internet No One Knows You're a Dog

Does anonymity on the Internet facilitate free speech, or drag discourse down to the level of the lowest common denominator? Ian Clarke, founder of The Free Network Project and the new website Thoof, and Andrew Keen, author of The Cult of the Amateur, debate the issue.

The Cult of the Amateur is available for purchase at Amazon.com.

It Only Hurts When I Breathe

Working out outside can be hazardous to your health. Air pollution can bring on asthma, allergies, even heart disease. Kenneth Rundell, director of the Human Performance Laboratory at Marywood University, and an expert in sports medicine, tells us about the dangers of outdoor exercise and how to minimize them.

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

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