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The Brian Lehrer Show / April 16, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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Back Seat Smoking

Assemblyman Feliz Ortiz is proposing a law that would make it illegal to smoke in a car if children are present.

Eco-Trains

Elliot Sander, CEO and executive director of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Jonathan Rose, chair of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA, discuss proposals (like using underwater turbines to generate power from the East River's tidal flow) to make the MTA more environmentally friendly.

Sharpe Convicted

Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James has been convicted of fraud. We get the latest on the story from Mike Kelly, columnist at The Record of New Jersey.

New Jersey Immigration Crackdown

David Wald, director of communications for the NJ Attorney General’s office, discusses New Jersey's policy on police and illegal immigrants in New Jersey. Elizabeth Llorente, ethnic affairs senior writer at The Record, and Shai Goldstein, executive director of the New Jersey immigration policy network, follow up.

Political Microtargeting: Yes Pe-can?

Micro-targeting has become an invaluable tool for marketers and politicians alike. Amy Gershkoff, Director of Analytics at MSHC partners, a political communications firm, discusses how what's in your fridge can predict who you're going to vote for.

NYT: What's for Dinner? The Pollster Wants to Know

American-Born Chinese Food

In her new book, The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food, Jennifer 8 Lee explores the social history of Chinese food.

Event:
Jennifer 8 Lee will be at Asia Society tonight. More information here.

Jennifer 8 Lee went around the world to find the best Chinese restaurant (outside China). What's the best Chinese restaurant in New York -- and what makes your pick special? Add you comment below.

Jennifer 8.Lee's Website

The Real Local News

What's the local story in your neighborhood? What's the intriguing news you think we should cover?

Share you stories. Get your ideas on the Brian Lehrer Show!

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 show with a 20 year news quiz.

fish lizzard

Happy 150th Birthday, Evolution!

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Richard Dawkins, biologist, professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University, and author of many books on science, most recently, The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution, talks about Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, which was published on 24 November 1859.

What's Next for the Movement?

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In the aftermath of President Obama's campaign, Kevin Powell, Brooklyn-based community activist has written a new book, Open Letters to America: Essays by Kevin Powell, outlining his thoughts about political engagement, particularly among African-American youth.

No Logo

No Logo: One Decade Later

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Journalist and activist Naomi Klein discusses the ten-year anniversary of the release of her landmark book NO LOGO: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies.

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.

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.