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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Bed-Stuy Shooting

Bill Hutchinson from the Daily News, reports on last night's fatal police shooting in Brooklyn.

Mailer for Mayor

Jimmy Breslin talks about what it was like to be Norman Mailer's running mate when the late author ran for mayor in 1969.

The Pestilence of Pigeons

Simcha Felder, New York City Councilmember, and Leslie Day, a New York City naturalist, teacher and author of Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City debate the pros and cons of pigeons in New York.

The Lawyers Movement In Pakistan

Ali Ahsan is leading a movement of lawyers in New York to protest the actions of Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf. He talks about the plight of Pakistani lawyers getting arrested in Pakistan and his father, a vocal opponent of Musharraf who was jailed as a dissident in Pakistan.

What are TV Writers Doing Now?

John Oliver, writer, comedian and Daily Show correspondent, Peter Gwinn, writer for the Colbert Report, and Brian Stack, writer and performer on Late Night with Conan O'Brien come on to riff on the news and flex their comedic muscles while on strike.

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.