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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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    Why Children Lie

    Kids lie. All the time. For a variety of reasons. They lie to be cool. To avoid getting punished. They lie to gain a sense of control. And how do they learn to do all this lying? Writer Po Bronson says there's now one theory for how the habit of lying develops in kids: they're copying their parents. Also, the latest in the election with political guru Ron Brownstein.

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Primary Direction

Ron Brownstein, political director for the Atlantic Media Group, offers analysis of last night's primary results.

Free Event
Ron Brownstein will be speaking on The Second Civil War: The Partisan Divide, The Public Good and the 2008 Election tonight at 7:30 at Yeshiva University, 239 East 34th Street.
Click here for more information and registration.

Corzine's Cuts

WNYC's Bob Hennelly previews New Jersey governor Jon Corzine's budget, to be released on Tuesday, that promises drastic cuts.

Cell Phone Films

Tonight the Museum of Modern Art hosts CELLuloid featuring ten short movies shot on cell phones. Filmmakers Rebecca Nelson and Joshua Thorson join Sally Berger, assistant curator at MOMA's film department, to discuss cell phone-made movies.

Why Kids Lie

Po Bronson, author of the New York Magazine article "Learning to Lie" and Dr. Victoria Talwar, professor at McGill University’s Department of Education and Counseling Psychology, exploring why children lie -- in many cases, they're copying their parents.

Po Bronson's blog
Dr. Talwar's Research Team

Do Men's Prisons Work for Women?

From the prison nursery to the prison libraries, former female inmates discuss what changes they would recommend for women in prison. Sarah From, Director of Public Policy and Communications at the Women's Prison Association; Kathy Coughlin, Deputy Commissioner for Programs and Discharge Planning at the NYC Department of Correction and Luz, a member of the advocacy project discuss their ideas.

Women's Prison Association

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.