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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, July 09, 2008
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    Bare Pantry in Harlem

    The nation's most vulnerable are feeling the squeeze as the cost of food continues to rise. Tomorrow, former Senator John Edwards will tour an East Harlem food pantry to survey the effect on New York’s poor. This kicks off his nation-wide initiative to fight hunger where it’s needed most. Plus, Eboo Patel of the Interfaith Youth Core.

John Edwards: Half in Ten

John Edwards, former United States Senator (D-NC) and chairman of the Half in Ten campaign, discusses poverty in America and other pressing issues of the day.

John Edwards' Last Appearance on the BL Show (2/26/07)

Debating FISA

As the Senate prepares to vote on new FISA legislation, hear two views on the "compromise" bill. Glenn Greenwald, Salon.com columnist, former constitutional law and civil rights litigator in New York and the author of Great American Hypocrites: Toppling the Big Myths of Republican Politics (Crown, 2008), opposes the FISA compromise bill while Nancy Soderberg, former senior Clinton official and ambassador to the U.N. and the author of The Prosperity Agenda: What the World Wants from America--and What We Need in Return (Wiley, 2008), supports its passage.

Nancy Soderberg's LA Times op-ed
Glenn Greenwald responds

The Election and Muslim America

We're joined by Eboo Patel, founder and executive director or the Interfaith Youth Core, who discusses Muslim America and how it will affect the president election.

Eboo Patel's blog at the Washington Post, The Faith Divide
Eboo Patel's book, Acts of Faith (Beacon Press, 2008)
Debating the Divine: Religion in 21st Century American Democracy

Are You Hearing This?

From drum circles to garbage trucks, noise is a fact of life in the city. We're joined by two guests to discuss the issue: Donald Williams, president of the Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association, who fills us in on the latest battle between drummers and condo residents in Marcus Garvey Park, and Manny Velazquez, chair of Community Board 12, who updates us on the problems of noise and garbage in Inwood Hill Park.

Let's Hear It: What noises do you hear in your local park? What do you make of these complaints? How do we strike the balance between public space and peace and quiet? Comment below!

The "Kid's-Gone" Blues

Summer camp should bring a much needed respite from youngsters. But New York Sun columnist Lenore Skenazy says, while the kids are away at camp, it's parents who are feeling homesick. She explains why the pitter-patter of little feet is sorely missed on these hot summer days.

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.