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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 26, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, May 26, 2008
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    Final Salute

    On Memorial Day, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Jim Sheeler recounts his year spent with the man responsible for the Marine's "casualty notification" - informing families that their loved one has died in combat. Also, Mary Tillman on her son's - former NFL player Pat Tillman - death in Iraq by friendly fire.

    Note:This show is a compilation of pre-recorded and previously aired segments. The phone lines are not open today.

Final Salute

For his new book Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives, Jim Sheeler spent two years shadowing Maj. Steve Beck, a marine in charge of casualty notification, as he delivered the news of battlefield death to families.

Relentless Pursuit

Each year, a new crop of college graduates signs up with Teach For America, dedicating their efforts to serving some of the nation's neediest schools. Within five years, however, more than half of them are no longer teaching. In her new book, Relentless Pursuit, Donna Foote spends a year with three TFA teachers, including Taylor Rifkin. We're also joined by Ren McDermott, a current Bronx-based TFA teacher.

Human Rights in Iran

Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi, author of Iran's Awakening: One Woman's Journey to Reclaim Her Life and Country, talks about the fight for human rights in her native Iran and elsewhere.

A Mother's Mission

Pat Tillman's death in Afghanistan cut off a lucrative NFL career, and it took years for the circumstances of the friendly-fire tragedy to fully emerge. Mary Tillman, his mother and author of Boots on the Ground by Dusk: The Remarkable Life and Death of Pat Tillman, tells us about her journey to the truth about her son's final days.

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.

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.