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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, June 30, 2008
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    The Right to Bear Arms in NJ

    Last week’s landmark Supreme Court ruling overturned Washington DC’s handgun ban. New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-8th) looks at how the decision could lead to a change in the laws in his state. Plus: Artificial turf is more environmentally-friendly than a real lawn, but the CDC recently issued a warning that turf may release lead as it ages. We’ll give you the mowdown on the ups and downs of artificial lawns.

Open Phones: Obama on Guns and Death Penalty

Listeners weigh in on presidential candidate Barack Obama's response to last week's Supreme Court decisions on gun control and the death penalty. Is he moving to the center?

Speaking about the Budget

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn talks about the new city budget.

New York City Council website

Stay Off The Grass

Artificial turf could be more environmentally-friendly than real grass because it doesn't need water or pesticides. But the CDC warns that it may release lead over time. New Yorkers for Parks Executive Director Christian Dipalermo and New York landscape architect Len Hopper weed through the myths and facts of artificial grass.

SCOTUS Ban Makes Waves

The Supreme Court’s landmark decision on the Washington DC handgun ban will have far-reaching effects. New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-8th) and State Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose (R-24th) discuss how the ruling may negatively affect New Jersey.

Assemblywoman McHose's website
U.S. Rep Pascrell's website

Open Phones: Teachers on Mayoral Control

Schools out so teachers can call in about the past 6 years of mayoral control of the New York City public schools

Will They Strike?

Contract talks have been suspended between Con Edison and Local 1-2 of the Utility Workers of America. Adam Lisberg, New York Daily Newsreporter, joins us with the latest on the looming Con Edison strike.

Your Fab Cab

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Who is in your fantasy Obama cabinet? Pick anyone!

Word from Abroad

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John Burns, London bureau chief for the New York Times, reflects on his work in China, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, and Iraq.

Chief of Technology

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Andrew Rasiej, founder of Personal Democracy Forum, talks about the potential presidential cabinet position of Chief Technology Officer. Who's in your fantasy cabinet? Visit our Fab Cab page and let us know.

Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

New Episode Posted November 13
Eavesdrop on Andrea Bernstein and Brian Lehrer, two of the most political savvy minds around, as they eat lunch and break down the week’s political activities.

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