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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, June 02, 2009
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    God and Science

    NPR's religion correspondent Barbara Bradley Hagerty writes in her new book about the light science can shed on human spirituality. Plus, gift bag goodies as an uncommon economic indicator, and how Brian can prevent his next bike from getting stolen.

Talking to the President

Michele Norris, host of NPR's All Things Considered, talks about her interview yesterday with President Obama.

Listen to Michele Norris and Steve Inskeep interview President Obama:

Adding Up

WNYC’s Beth Fertig talks about improvements in student math test scores.

Beth Fertig blogs about the test scores

Unchained

In the wake of the recent theft of Brian’s bicycle, Hal Ruzal, a mechanic at Bicycle Habitat, offers tips on how to prevent bike robbers from nabbing your wheels.

Video: Hal Grades Your Bike Locks

Spiritual Evidence

Barbara Bradley Hagerty, NPR's religion correspondent and the author of Fingerprints of God: The Search for the Science of Spirituality, talks about what science has learned about spirituality.

YUEI: Video Contest!

Nick Leighton of plumtv.com, talks about the Uncommon Economic Indicator he spotted--less swag in the party bags. We'll talk about Nick's video and the new Uncommon Economic Indicator Video Contest. Finalists will be screened in the Green Space and the winning video will be screened with Rooftop Films this summer.

Instructions for Submitting A Video Here!
See Nick's Gift Bag video

Sequels

We check back in with two guests from last week. David Stott, New York producer, talks about how the local teams did in the 48 Hour Film Project. And Clive Priddle, vice president of PublicAffairs Books, discusses the collaborative publishing project Book: The Sequel.

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.