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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, September 25, 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 Case for New York

    Barack Obama is campaigning in New York right now to make his case for president. Find out why he thinks he’d be a better president than the hometown candidates. Also, how much freedom of expression do you have in the workplace, and CNN commentator Jack Cafferty. Plus, we hear from Columbia University president Lee Bollinger the morning after Ahmedinejad's speech, get an analysis of his statements on nuclear proliferation, and get reactions from Columbia students who attended the event. And the MTA is planning to raise fares again; WNYC reporter Beth Fertig explains the details.

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Playing Host to Controversy

Lee Bollinger, president of Columbia University, explains the comments he made when he introduced Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad yesterday.

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Open Phones: Students and Ahmedinejad

We open the phones to students who want to react to the Iranian President's speech at Columbia University yesterday.

The Nuclear Question

Jacqueline Shire, senior analyst at the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS), analyzes Ahmadinejad's comments about nuclear proliferation.

Your cubicle has eyes!

Some workers know to keep their personal emails out of the office server, but what do you do if you are punished professionally for a blog you write at home, or for a political bumper sticker on your car? Bruce Barry, professor of management and sociology at Vanderbilt University and author of the new book Speechless: The Erosion of Free Expression in the American Workplace, looks at how companies curb free speech at the work place.

Speechless: The Erosion of Free Expression in the American Workplace is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Obama to New York

Barack Obama, United States Senator (D-IL) and presidential candidate, discusses his presidential campaign and Thursday's rally in Washington Square Park.

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Cafferty Files

Jack Cafferty, host and commentator on CNN, former New York local news anchor, and the author of It's Getting Ugly Out There: The Frauds, Bunglers, Liars, and Losers Who Are Hurting America (Wiley, 2007), gives his take on national and international politics.

It's Getting Ugly Out There is available for purchase at Amazon.com.

Fare Play

WNYC reporter Beth Fertig looks at the two ways the MTA is proposing to increase subway fares.

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.

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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.