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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 15, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, February 15, 2008
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    It's Only Natural

    What would happen if you threw a caucus and only the activists came? Would it be good for democracy? And: you may talk about the environment but when was the last time you actually went camping? New research links the rise of videogames to a decline in experiencing the great outdoors. Then: a listener call-in for your favorite words or expressions that don't have a clear English equivalent. (Anyone want to bite the wax tadpole?) And we close our week-long series on food with a look at a tear-free onion.

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A Raucous Caucus

What would happen if you threw a caucus and only the activists came? Kenneth Baer, a co-editor of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas and a former senior speech writer for Al Gore, looks at why we have caucuses and whether they are good for democracy.

Nurturing a Love of Nature

You may talk about the environment but how much time do you actually spend in the great outdoors? Dr. Patricia Zaradic, conservation ecologist with the Environmental Leadership Program, joins us to speak about the decline in nature-based recreation, the rise of videophilia, and what it means for the environment.

Where to get down and dirty in New York: Forever Wild Program

Read the abstract of Dr. Zaradic's report

The World of Languages, Continued

Elizabeth Little, author of Biting The Wax Tadpole: Confessions of a Language Fanatic (Melville House, 2008), returns to the show.

Something to Chew On: Tear-Free Onions

For the final installment in our week-long series on food, Dr. Colin Eady, senior scientist at the New Zealand Crop & Food Research Institute, discusses his research on the the first tear-free onion.

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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.

A person dressed as a bear to represent a bear market performs outside the New York Stock Exchange on October 6, 200 in New York. Wall Street tumbled after the opening bell as fallout from the credit crisis triggered concerns about the economy and the Dow fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years.

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.