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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 15, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, August 15, 2008
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    Sample Mix

    Douglas Feith reveals what it was like behind the walls of federal intelligence at the turn of the century in his new recent work, War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism. Plus: DJ Spooky a/k/a Paul Miller blends high art and hip hop through a variety of music styles and samplings; chef and food activist Alice Waters; campaign websites; and why when kids go to camp, it’s the parents that get homesick.

Speaking with Feith

Douglas Feith, former undersecretary of policy at the Pentagon and author of War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism, offers an insider's view on the run-up to the war in Iraq.

Ideas from Aspen: Slow Food

Alice Waters, chef and founder of Chez Panisse Restaurant, explains why the food we eat is a political choice.

Presidential Web Spin

From the Personal Democracy Forum in June, Brian Lehrer talks to Mark Soohoo, Justine Lam and Tracy Russo about the McCain, Ron Paul, and John Edwards websites.

Esoteric Hip-Hop

Musician, conceptual artist and writer DJ Spooky (aka Paul D. Miller) looks at composition and digital media in his new book/cd Sound Unbound.

Camp Idontwanna

New York Sun columnist Lenore Skenazy talks about lonely parents who miss their kids at camp.

Lenore's column in the New York Sun

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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.

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

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.