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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 05, 2009

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, August 05, 2009
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  • Pascrell meets with Senior Airman Joseph Domicolo of West Paterson and Sgt. Maj. Robert Haemmerle of Wanaque at Bagram Airfield during a recent Congressional assignment in Afghanistan
    Pascrell with soldiers from New Jersey in Afghanistan

    The Come Back

    Congressman William Pascrell (NJ-8) is back in New Jersey making the case for his fellow Democrats’ health care reform proposal. Hear him defend the plan and explain the pilot program he managed to include in the proposal. Plus, why American students shy away from science; why concert tickets have gotten so expensive; and the yo-yo comeback.

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Working from Home: Rep. Pascrell

Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-NJ 8th) is back on August recess, but continues to argue that the country needs the Democrats' proposed health care overhaul.

Call in: Distracted Driving

The U.S. Transportation Department plans a "summit" meeting on distracted driving: Do text messages and cellphone calls impair your driving?

The High Price of Rock and Roll

New Yorker Magazine writer John Seabrook talks about his new article that explains how concert tickets got so expensive.

Scientifically Averse

Chris Mooney and Sheril Kirshenbaum co-authors of Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens our Future continue the conversation about why American students avoid science.

Affordable Housing Battle in Brooklyn

NY State Assemblyman Vito Lopez (D-53), who represents Bushwick and Williamsburg and is Brooklyn Democratic Party chairman, argues in favor of a contested plan to build affordable housing at the Broadway Triangle in Williamsburg.

Yo-Yo Nation

This weekend at the 3rd Annual Yo-Yo Open, Tom Kuhn, "founder of the modern yo-yo," will be honored for his achievements. He reflects on a life of spin and string. Pat Cuartero is the organizer of this weekend's Open, and a yo-yo champion.

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 show with a 20 year news quiz.

Season's Eatings

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December guests Tamara Reynolds and Zora O'Neill will be answering your holiday hosting questions each week. Segments so far: Holiday Traditions | Gifting Food | Hosting on a Budget

Also check out the live online chats with Tamara and Zora, where they answer all your hosting questions. Chat #1 | Chat #2

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Climbing K2: Life and Death

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Ed Viesturs, the first American to climb all fourteen eight-thousand meter mountains, and one of only six to do so without oxygen, discusses his new book K2: Life & Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain (Broadway, 2009).

SUNY Disposition

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State University of New York chancellor Nancy Zimpher, discusses the pressures the system faces and the role it plays in the current economic climate.

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

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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.

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.