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Friday, March 07, 2008
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    Extraordinary Rendition

    In February 2003, an Egyptian man named Abu Omar was kidnapped off the street in Milan, Italy, starting a four-year ordeal that landed him in various secret prisons throughout Europe. Peter Bergen wrote about Omar and the CIA’s “extraordinary rendition” program in this month’s Mother Jones. Plus, a new film looks at life on the street in Queens’ “Iron Triangle” neighborhood. And, some Irish are sick of “Danny Boy” – we follow up with your thoughts on what other songs make you cringe.

Sean Bell Update

WNYC's Arun Venugopal updates the Sean Bell trail.

Who dunnit?

Al Baker, New York Times Police Headquarters Bureau Chief, and Larry McShane of the NY Daily News give us an update on the investigation surrounding the explosion at the Times Square military recruiting office early Thursday morning.

Growing Up In the Shadow of Shea Stadium

Ramin Bahrani, director and co-writer of the new film "Chop Shop," talks about his neo-realist look at life in the Iron Triangle of Willet's Point, Queens through the eyes of his 12-year-old protagonist.

Extraordinary Rendition

An Italian prosecutor has indicted 26 American officials around the four-year detention of a suspected terrorist. Peter Bergen, senior fellow at the New America Foundation and author of Holy War, Inc.: Inside the Secret World of Bin Laden, has written about the case and the shadowy world of CIA "extraordinary renditions."

Mother Jones Exclusive: I Was Kidnapped by the CIA

Out of Work

New figures reflect a sharp drop in employment numbers. We take calls and comments from the recently unemployed. What's your story?

National Anathemas

Yesterday, we wondered what Irish people really thought of "Danny Boy." Today, we follow up by asking: What's your cultural equivalent to "Danny Boy"? Should it be banned or does it make you proud?
Comment below.

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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.