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The Brian Lehrer Show / July 30, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, July 30, 2007
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  • Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (Behrouz Mehri/AFP/Getty Images)
    Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (Behrouz Mehri/AFP/Getty Images)

    Let’s Just Talk

    The candidates in last week’s Democratic debate sparred over whether or not the U.S. should talk to its enemies. We look at how dealings with the president of Iran are affecting presidential politics here. Also, Google revolutionized the way we view the internet. Now it’s taking on the cell phone networks. We look at its search for a better system. Also, we ask you to weigh in on Spitzer's "Apology from Albany", and examine the possible benefits of a mandatory spay/neuter policy for animals.

    We're counting on you!
    ...to help us get a snapshot of SUV use in the New York area. Go outside your house or building, and count the number of SUVs and total number of cars. Post the results in this comment page and we'll talk about the results next week. (Read the full instructions.)

Talking Politics

The Democratic front runners are clashing over how we confront enemies like Iran. Washington Post National Politics Reporter Anne Kornblut looks at the difference in philosophy between the candidates.

Searching for a New Cell Phone System

Google rules the world of search. Now it's taking on the cell phone industry giants. Find out how things might change with Siva Vaidhyanathan, associate professor of media studies and law at the University of Virginia.

Do You Accept Eliot Spitzer's Apology?

Eliot Spitzer apologized in the New York Times Op-Ed page yesterday, "An Apology From Albany," for his administration's involvement in using state police to discredit Joe Bruno. Do you accept it? The New York Post's Fred Dicker and the Daily News' Liz Benjamin each weigh in and we take your calls.

Do You Accept Eliot Spitzer's Apology? Send us your comment below.

An Apology From Albany

Spay Fray

Would mandatory spay-neuter laws reduce the numbers of dogs and cats euthanized in shelters each year? Jane Hoffman of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals and Lisa Peterson, Director of Club Communications for the America Kennel Club, look at the issue.

Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals
American Kennel Club

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.

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

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.