On Demand
The Brian Lehrer Show
-
No Place Like Home
In her new book Gimme Shelter, Mary Elizabeth Williams connects her own tale of buying a home in New York at the height of the real estate bubble to the larger financial crisis. Plus, the local impact of the lifting of the ban on federal funding for stem cell research.
Help Steve Coll Blog The Stimulus. Instructions Here!
Madoff Sound Off
Victims of Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme want to speak in court when he appears in court on Thursday.
What would you say to Bernie Madoff? Comment below! (and keep it clean!)Prostitution and the Law
Patricia Pileggi, criminal defense attorney, partner at Schiff Hardin LLP, former federal prosecutor serving as the chief of the public integrity unit of the Eastern District of New York, talks about prostitution and the law, on the anniversary of Spitzer scandal.
No Place Like Home
Mary Elizabeth Williams, culture critic for The Takeaway, host of Salon.com’s Table Talk, and the author of Gimme Shelter, gives her perspective on the recent real estate bubble.
EVENT:
Join Mary Elizabeth Williams for a talk on the housing crisis, Wednesday, March 11th at 7 p.m, at Housing Works.
Stem Cell Stimulus
Susan Solomon, CEO and co-founder of the New York Stem Cell Foundation, and Michael Christman, president and CEO of the Coriell Institute for Medical Research, talk about the impact federally funded stem cell research may have on the New York/New Jersey area.
Read President Obama's executive order about stem cell research
Obama's Disability Agenda
The Obama administration has an ambitious agenda for disability issues, but where will it fit in to his other legislative priorities? Day Al-Mohamed is Senior Legislative and Federal Affairs Officer with the American Psychological Association and serves on the board of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities - she also produces the Disability Policy Podcast.
DIY Prom Dress
Fern Bass, founder of the Bass Arts Studio in Montclair, NJ, and fashion designer Fabiola Arias talk about the class on how to "make your own prom dress."
Will you be spending less on prom this year? Comment below.
- About the Brian Lehrer Show »
- Staff Bios »
- Contact Us »
- Tapes and Transcripts »
- Latest Episode »
- Show Archive »
Features & Series
Podcast
Stay up to date.
Subscribe to the Podcast
YOU PRODUCE The Brian Lehrer Show
Be a listener-producer with facts, questions and people you'd like to hear on the air.
More
The Brian Lehrer Show Scrapbook
Visit the scrapbook for daily photos and miscellany from The Brian Lehrer Show.
More
Shop at Amazon!
The Brian Lehrer Show picks
Start your Amazon shopping on WNYC.org and a portion of your total purchase goes to WNYC.
More
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
The Brian Lehrer Show
Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.
