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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, March 03, 2008
  • Mule Creek State Prison uses a modified gymnasium to house prisoners August 28, 2007 in Ione, California.
    Mule Creek State Prison uses a modified gymnasium to house prisoners August 28, 2007 in Ione, California. (Getty Images)

    A Nation of Inmates

    For the first time in history, more than 1 out of every 100 American adults is in prison. We break down the numbers, examine just how we became the world's number one incarcerator, and take a look at New York’s prison system. And we do the Texas two-step in anticipation of Tuesday night’s primary. Plus, the truth behind nail-biting.

A Nation of Inmates

Adam Gelb, director of the Public Safety Performance Project at the Pew Center on the States, talks about the new report that shows one in 100 adult Americans is behind bars and Michael Jacobson, director of the Vera Institute of Justice talks about New York's numbers.

link to "One in 100: Behind Bars in America 2008"

Business Behind Bars

Joseph Robinson, author of a book about learning business skills while in prison, says some criminals are just misguided entrepreneurs.

Not So Cute-icle

Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate, has passed on her nail-biting habit to her son. In her recent piece, she explores just why we chew our nails.

Texas Two Step

Paul Burka, executive editor of Texas Monthly, discusses the latest in primary politics, and does his best to explain the Texas primary caucus system. Plus, WNYC's Bob Hennelly is driving through Texas, on his way to Austin for primary night. He checks in with stories from the road.

Big Money, Small Change

Matthew Mosk, Washington Post national political reporter compares Clinton's and Obama's fundraising.

A Second Look at The Safe Haven Law

Should the "Safe Haven" law apply to babies older than 5 days, after a 6-month-old was left at a fire station last week? Timothy Jaccard, president of the AMT Children of Hope Foundation, runs a hotline about the law and explains its rationale.

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.