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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, March 28, 2008

Sean Bell Update

Nicole Bode, reporter for the New York Daily News, and WNYC reporter Arun Venugopal update the latest in the Sean Bell trial.

New York Daily News coverage of Sean Bell
WNYC's Archive of Sean Bell Coverage

Trouble in Tibet

Melinda Liu, Newsweek Beijing Bureau Chief discusses the recent uprising in Tibet, the role the Dalai Lama played, and how the Beijing Olympics figure in.

Video: Protests in Tibet (Al Jazeera English on YouTube)

"The Next Saffron Revolution" Newsweek, 3/22/2008

Error: Network Not Found

The promise of comprehensive urban wireless internet access has faded. Ian Urbina, reporter for the New York Times, discusses the troubles facing low-cost wi-fi around the country.

NYT: Hopes for Wireless Cities Fade as Internet Providers Pull Out

Following Up : 0% Financing and the Bobst Library

We answer a few burning questions that came up this week. What's the scoop on zero percent financing, and how exactly do you pronounce the name of this?

Following Up: Looting

Jason Nier, associate professor of psychology at Connecticut College, talks about looting, especially at the scene of a disaster.

Learn more about Professor Jason Nier.

Congestion Pricing: What's Next?

The last in our series on congestion pricing. What's going on ten days before the vote?

Debriefing Barack Obama

WNYC’s Bob Hennelly chats about his interview with Barack Obama.

Open Phones: Did You Support Howard Dean?

What if your candidate isn't chosen? Listeners who supported Howard Dean in 2004 call in. Did you give money to the Dean campaign? Who did you vote for, or did you choose not to vote in the national election?

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.