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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, November 09, 2007

Broadway Strike?

David Cote, theater critic for Time Out New York and Robert Viagas, host of Playbill Radio and editor of The Playbill Broadway Yearbook, discuss the possible Broadway stagehand strike.

David Cote's blog
Robert Viagas' website

Bio-monitoring Toxins

Judy Robinson, works for the Environmental Health Fund, and conducted a study to monitor people around the country for various toxins. Heather Loukmas was a participant in the study.

Link to report at "It's In Us"

Don’t Call Me Shirley

Alleen Nilsen, professor of English at Arizona State University and co-president of the American Name Society, talks about gender and names.

Baby Name Wizard

Opening Transnational Adoptions

How "open" should international adoptions be? Two mothers of daughters adopted in Guatemala talk about the issue. Elizabeth Larsen wrote "Did I Steal My Daughter? The Tribulations of Global Adoption" in the November/December issue of Mother Jones magazine and Maggie Jones wrote ""Looking for Their Children’s Birth Mothers" in the October 28th issue of the New York Times Magazine.

What's the Best Way to Get Around New York?

Michael Freidson, deputy editor of Time Out New York, helps us get around New York City's very large public transportation system.

How to Navigate NYC in Time Out NY

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.