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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

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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