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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, September 11, 2008
  • A drawing by a child of a victim of the World Trade Center attacks.
    A drawing by a child of a victim of the World Trade Center attacks. (Getty Images)

    Kids and 9/11

    Seven years later, how do you talk to your kids about the 9/11 attacks? Also, an update on where things really stand with the reconstruction of the WTC site. Plus, what 100 top experts think about the current state of global terrorism.

Seven Years Later

Arun Venugopal, WNYC reporter, covers the 9/11 memorial service in Lower Manhattan.

Kids Coping

Psychologist Dr. Michael Cohen, president of the Michael Cohen Group, explains how we should talk about September 11th to children.

Redevelopment Efforts

WNYC reporter Matthew Schuerman talks about the redevelopment efforts at the World Trade Center Site.

Healing After Catastrophe

Reverend T.K. Nakagaki of the New York Buddhist Church talks about the church’s floating lantern ceremony tonight honoring the victims of 9/11. The ceremony is in partnership with the Interfaith Center of New York. Chloe Breyer, the Center’s director, discusses where New Yorkers are spiritually seven years after the event.

Annual Terrorism Index

William Dobson, managing editor of Foreign Policy Magazine, discusses the 2008 Terrorism Index, a survey of more than 100 experts in the field.

From the Left

Paul Begala, political consultant, CNN contributor, and author of Third Term: Why George W. Bush (Hearts) John McCain, discusses his new book and the Obama campaign.

Post-9/11

Gary Berntsen, chairman of New York Veterans for McCain, former CIA field commander during the war in Afghanistan in 2001, and author of Jawbreaker: The Attack on Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda: A Personal Account by the CIA's Key Field Commander, talks about security in a post-9/11 world.

Just the Facts

Politifact's Bill Adair, the weekly guest for the month of September, brings his Truth-O-Meter to fact-check some recent campaign claims.

What election facts do you want Bill to check out?

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30 Issues in 30 Days

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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

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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.