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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 22, 2008

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Friday, February 22, 2008
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  • Hooking Up

    Tom Wolfe, American Pie, cable news and others have sounded the alarm about promiscuity on college campuses. Sociologist Kathleen Bogle conducted interviews to find out just how risky sexual behavior is among today’s young people. Also, a wrap-up of last night’s Democratic debate and a preview of the latest Radio Rookies stories.

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Texas Debate

We take a look at last night's Democratic Presidential Debate with Rick Klein from ABC's The Note and Jerry Seib from the Wall Street Journal.

Kids These Days...

Kathleen Bogle, author of Hooking Up (NYU, 2008) talks about her research on sex, dating, and relationships on college campuses.

Sean Bell Update

The Sean Bell trial begins on Monday in Queens. New York Daily News staff writer Nicole Bode and New York Times reporter Michael Wilson comment on the latest developments in the trial.

Radio Rookies: Out On My Own

Two of the latest WNYC Radio Rookies, Jordan Teklay and Shirley "Star" Diaz, discuss their pieces, which center on the foster care system and moving away from their parents.

The latest Radio Rookies series "Out On My Own: Stories of Living Away from One’s Parents" airs Feb. 25-Feb 29th during Morning Edition on WNYC and will be available for download through the link below.

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Open Phones: Oscar's a "Go"

We take your calls on your favorite movies from the past year.

Official "Oscar" website

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30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.