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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Secrets

Jesselyn Radack, Homeland Security Director at the Government Accountability Project, finds herself in the unusual position of agreeing with former vice president Dick Cheney. She too wants to see torture documents released.

Then, former head of the Senate Intelligence Committee Bob Graham on why "knowing" in Washington can mean lots of different things.

Outbound Train

Elliot Sander, outgoing CEO and executive director of the MTA, looks back on his time at the helm of the transit system, talks policy and forecasts what challenges and solutions lay down the track.

Measure by Measure

Anirvan Banerji, co-founder and director of research at the Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI), talks about other indicators of economic health, beyond the Dow. This week: stocks & bonds.

The Face of Immigrant Women

Sara Gould president and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women and Silvia Henriquez, executive director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health discuss the results of the new poll "Women Immigrants: Stewards of the 21st Century."

Question for Immigrant Women: How have you changed since arriving in America? Do you think discrimination is higher or lower since you've arrived? Share your story below!

Housing For All?

Sarah Gerecke, chief executive officer of Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City and Ygmar Wiel, executive director of NHS of Northern Queens discuss whether home-buying is still an option for low- to mid-income New Yorkers.

Pomp, Circumstance, and Lots of Questions

Question of the Day for 2009 Graduates: What are you doing after graduation? Business majors and others, call in or comment below!

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

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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.