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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, May 23, 2008
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  • WALLACE, NC - APRIL 15: Soldiers carry the casket of Staff Sgt. Emanuel Pickett outside the First Baptist Church, where his funeral was held April 15, 2008 in Wallace, North Carolina. The North Carolina National Guard Staff Sgt. Emanuel Pickett was killed in a Baghdad mortar attack April 6th, during his second tour in Iraq. (Photo by Logan Mock-Buntingy/Getty Images)
    Soldiers carry the casket of Staff Sgt. Emanuel Pickett on April 15, 2008 (Getty Images)

    Remembering Memorial Day

    Got plans this weekend? A jaunt to the Hamptons perhaps? Maybe an early run to Ikea to catch that Memorial Day sale? Or what about going to a funeral of a soldier you're not related to? Tune in to learn how you can put the “memorial” back in Memorial Day by honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Also: The FBI's report in detainee abuse at Guantanamo Bay; humanitarian aid in the face of tragedy; McCain and his televangelists; and the ever-shifting ethical and legal landscape when it comes to taking photographs around New York.

FBI Cites Detainee Mistreatment

This week, the Justice Department's inspector general issued a report citing hundreds of field agent accounts of detainee abuse at US detention centers. John Miller, Assistant Director for the FBI, details the findings.

Interagency Conflict

The report from the Justice Department's inspector general reveals a conflict between governmental agencies on the issue of handling detainees. Washington Post reporter Carrie Johnson explains the internal strife.

Commemorating the Fallen

Is the significance of Memorial Day lost in the shuffle of out of town getaways and holiday sales? How are you honoring our nation's soldiers this weekend? Let us know!

No Free Lunch

We think of humanitarian aid as being charitable and selfless, but sometimes there are strings attached-- or even unintended consequences. Michael Barnett, professor at the Hubert Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and editor of Humanitarianism in Question: Politics, Power, Ethics, talks about the challenges of doing good in the face of bad.

The Pastor Factor

McCain has been getting his share of flak for his ties to outspoken pastors whose endorsements he has rejected. Nathan Guttman, Washington Bureau Chief of the Forward, provides context to the controversy.

Rules For The Street

As part of WNYC’s Street Shots Online Photo Festival, we discuss the legality and ethics of taking photos of everyday people in New York. Bruce Gilden, one of the participants in Street Shots, and Eileen Clancy, founding member of Picture New York, discuss the changing rules of street photography. We also hear from Paul Browne, Deputy Commissioner for Public Information at the NYPD, who helps explain some of the policy surrounding public photography.

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The Rockefeller Task

Chinese New Year - NYC

Latin kings arrest

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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.