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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, August 16, 2007
  • Stacey Patton as a child
    Stacey Patton as a child

    A Legacy of Violence

    Stacey Patton endured a harsh childhood and joins guest host Errol Louis to talk about her new memoir. She connects the legacy of slavery to the violence she experienced at the hands of her adoptive parents and argues that corporal punishment should not be used on children. Also: New York Times sports columnist William Rhoden, our special guest each week in August, on the guilty plea of a former NBA ref, and a remembrance of Phil Rizzuto. And, we take an in-depth look at the NYPD's new report on homegrown terrorism, discuss Suffolk and Naussau counties plans for county-wide Wi-Fi access, and take your calls on what to experience before you have children.

Terrorists Made in NYC

According to a report released yesterday by the NYPD, the biggest terror threat to our city comes not from al Qaeda, but from our neighbors right here at home. Jack Riley, Associate Director of RAND Infrastructure, Safety, and Environment, and Acting Director of RAND Center on Quality Policing, and Richard Falkenrath, the NYPD Deputy Commissioner for Counter Terrorism, help explain the details. Then Laila Al-Qatami, communications director for the Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee, responds to the report.

NYPD Report on Radicalization

Sporting Goods

New York Times sports columnist William C. Rhoden joins us every Thursday in August to talk sports. Today, he remembers Phil Rizzuto and talks about other news in the sports world. His book Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete is just out in paperback.

Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete is available for purchase at Amazon.com

A Legacy of Violence

Stacey Patton talks about her experience in the foster care system, and her book, That Mean Old Yesterday: A Memoir. She connects the legacy of slavery to the violence she experienced at the hands of her adoptive parents.

That Mean Old Yesterday is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Stacey Patton's website

LI Wi-Fi

Long time advocate for wireless broadband access Andrew Rasiej reacts to Suffolk and Nassau Counties plan for county wide Wi-Fi access.

Open Phones: Things To Do Before You Have Kids

We take your calls on things everyone must do before they have children.

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.