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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, July 01, 2008
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    Fried

    President Bush just signed a new and expanded G.I. Bill into law. We talk with Paul Rieckhoff, executive director of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, about the bill – which aims to give hundreds of thousands of military veterans a free college education at state universities. Also: it’s Day One for New York’s new trans fat regulation. How are restaurants coping? And, more importantly, will your fried chicken still be flaky and crispy?

Life After Trans Fats

Dr. Sonia Angell, director of New York City's cardiovascular disease prevention and control program, talks about the city's new trans fat regulation, which goes into full effect today. And Brian bravely conducts an on-air taste test between a trans-fat-free muffin--and one with the banned substance. Plus: How are restaurants coping? And how are YOU doing? Have you discovered a suitable substitute? Comment below!

visit the city's Trans Fat Help Center

Back to the Drawing Board

Christopher Ward, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, talks about why the rebuilding efforts at the World Trade Center site have taken so long and cost so much--and when he'll set a new timeline for completion.

Wall Street Worries

It's been a topsy-turvy year on Wall Street with drama fueled by the credit crunch, foreclosure crisis and resulting implosion of Merrill Lynch. Michael Santoli, associate editor at Barron's Weekly argues this is bigger than usual Wall Street fluctuations. This time the financial sector needs to reinvent itself.

A Modern G.I. Bill

The new G.I. Bill offers the biggest boost to veterans' education benefits since it first came into existence after World War II. Paul Rieckoff, executive director of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, talks about what the bill does--and doesn't--do.

the official G.I. Bill website
the IAVA's G.I. Bill website

The Meaning of Patriotism

We play excerpts of Barack Obama's speech about what patriotism means to him, with Stanley Crouch, columnist at the New York Daily News. Plus: your calls and comments on what patriotism means to you.

transcript of Senator Obama's speech on patriotism
read Stanley Crouch's recent column on Obama and patriotism

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.

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.