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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 21, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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    Bottled Up

    Bottled water can cause quite a stir. Elizabeth Royte, author of Bottlemania, talks about everything from the environmental impact of all that waste to recent revelations about the health impact of BPA’s in plastic bottles. Also: what – if anything – we know after the latest primaries.

Political Wrap-Up

Politico staff writer Jonathan Martin and WNYC political director Andrea Bernstein weigh in on last night's primaries in Oregon and Kentucky.

Backyard Trees

William Solecki, director of CUNY's Institute for Sustainable Cities, and Evan Mason, special projects coordinator at Landmark West, talk about the environmental benefits of green spaces behind city buildings.

Internal Charges

WNYC reporters Bob Hennelly and Arun Venugopal discuss departmental charges brought against seven of the officers involved in the Sean Bell Police Trial.

Today's New York Times article

All Bottled Up

Elizabeth Royte, author of Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It, talks about the environmental consequences of bottling water, the hazards of plastic drinking bottles, and the state of tap water today.

Event: Elizabeth Royte will be reading tonight at 6pm at The Tank, 279 Church Street between Franklin and White Streets.

Elizabeth Royte Has Answered Some Listener Comments On Her Blog

It's My Park: Veterans Park

In the final segment in our series on parks around the five boroughs, Gonzalo Mercado, program director of El Centro de Hospitalidad, talks about Veterans Park in Port Richmond, Staten Island.

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.