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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, August 03, 2007
  • Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama delivers a speech about terrorism on Aug 1st. (Tim Sloan/AFP/Getty Images)
    Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama delivers a speech about terrorism on Aug 1st. (Tim Sloan/AFP/Getty Images)

    Obama’s Osama Policy

    Barack Obama’s anti-terrorism speech this week is drawing fire from some other Democratic presidential hopefuls for his threat to invade Pakistan, if Pakistan doesn’t rid the mountains of al Qaeda camps itself. We’ll take a closer look at how Obama would go after Osama. Also, how the web is making it easier for closeted gay men to live a secret double life, a look at Guliani's health care plan proposal, stricter permit laws being proposed for shooting film or photographs in NYC, and a debate about the governor’s veto of a bill that would have steered women on welfare to higher paying jobs.

    View the results of our SUV count

Welfare to (Non-Traditional) Work?

It’s not just “choppergate” in Albany this week. Governor Spitzer vetoed a bill that would have steered women welfare-to-work participants to non-traditional, higher paying jobs. Ron Haskins, from The Brookings Institution and State Senator Liz Krueger (D-26th District) debate the issue.

Liz Krueger's website
Ron Haskin's webpage at Brookings

Film Permit Clampdown?

The Mayor's Office of Theater, Film, and Broadcasting is considering drafting tougher rules to get a permit to shoot film or take photos in New York City. Eileen Clancy, a founding member of the advocacy group Picture New York, explains why many film and photography professionals oppose the proposed changes.

Picture New York

The 21st Century Closet

David Amsden, contributing editor for New York Magazine, explains why the internet makes it easier to be anonymously gay.

Link to David Amsden's article

Obama's Terror Strategy

This week, in the second major foreign policy address of his campaign, Senator Barack Obama outlined his proposals for fighting terrorism. Jessica Stern, Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, gives her analysis.

Giuliani Update

New York Times columnist Gail Collins on Rudy's plan to transform health care and the role of Judith Giuliani in the campaign.

What Should Our Next “Crowdsourcing” Project Be?

You counted the cars and SUVs on your block, what’s the next act of journalism we should commit together? We'll take your calls and comments.

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.

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.