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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, February 21, 2008
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    Hunting and Gathering

    Harvard psychologist Deirdre Barrett says our Paleolithic instincts explain much of today’s obesity problems and proposes using what we’ve learned about our evolutionary past to change our bad habits. Also: Howard Dodson returns for another look at African American history, the ethics of John McCain, and the video that disgusted a nation.

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The Times and John McCain

Charles W. Dunn, dean of Regent University's Robertson School of Government and the editor of The Future of Conservatism: Conflict and Consensus in the Post-Reagan Era and The Seven Laws of Presidential Leadership, and Salon.com reporter Alex Koppelman react to John McCain's press conference about today's New York Times story on his relationship with a female lobbyist.

Electronic Recycling Gets Political

The New York City Council recently passed a new electronic recycling bill. Mayor Bloomberg called it "illegal" and threatened to veto or simply ignore the bill if it becomes law. Councilmember Bill de Blasio (District 39 - D), co-sponsor of the bill, and Robert Lang, director of Waste Provention, Reuse, and Recycling for New York City Department of Sanitation, discuss the controversy.

Talking History: The History of Black History

Howard Dodson, director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library, joins us on Thursdays in February to talk about African American history. This week: the history of Black History scholarship.

Washington Investigates Westland Meat

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro(CT-D) talks about why she and other lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation into Westland Meat Co. in Chico, CA.

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Hunting and Gathering Our Fast Food

Deirdre Barrett, assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, looks at where humans came from to understand how we got so fat. She is the author of Waistland: The (R)evolutionary Science Behind Our Weight and Fitness Crisis (W. W. Norton, 2007).

How Close is Too Close?

Ted Goldman who edits lobbying coverage at Roll Call talks about the relationship between lobbyists and politicians in Washington.

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.