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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, July 18, 2007
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  • WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 30: New York Times reporter Judith Miller smiles as she walks away from the Federal Court House September 30, 2005 in Washington, DC. Miller was released from jail yesterday after spending 12 weeks behind bars for refusing to identify her source in a C.I.A. probe. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
    New York Times reporter Judith Miller smiles as she walks away from the Federal Court House September 30, 2005 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)

    The Front Line at Home

    Former New York Times Correspondent Judith Miller made headlines for her involvement in the CIA leak case. She joins us to talk about her article for the City Journal on how the NYPD fights terrorism with, and without, the help of Washington. Plus, the debate in Canada over pulling their troops out of Afghanistan.

The Frontline at Home

Judith Miller, City Journal contributor and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, talks about the advantages of local intelligence in cities like LA and New York when it comes to combating terrorism.

Summer Travel Horror Show

Flight delays and cancellations are off the charts this season. Wall Street Journal travel columnist Scott McCartney explains why air travel has become such a nightmare and how you can minimize the chances of a departure debacle.

Canada's Own Battle

Adam Radwanski, member of the editorial board for the Globe and Mail, talks about the increasing unhappiness in Canada over their military mission in Afghanistan.

Revisiting Bushwick

Thirty years after the blackout Village Voice columnist Tom Robbins revisits Bushwick only to find that the neighborhood is still politically volatile.

The Senate Pulls an All-Nighter

Time political correspondent Joe Klein on the Senate debate on withdrawal from Iraq and the political fall-out from the release of the National Intelligence Estimate.

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.