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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, August 07, 2009
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    Tech Life

    Patricia Kuhl, co-director of the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences at the University of Washington, Will Wright the creator of Spore and SimCity and John Palfrey co-director of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard discuss whether new technology is changing human life on a fundamental level. Plus:Beth Simone Noveck US Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Open Government talks about fostering transparency at the White House.

    This is a best-of Brian Lehrer Show, so we won't be taking any calls. But the comments page is always open!

    Halted Development Map: Help pin-point more!

General Anthony Zinni on Leadership

General Tony Zinni, retired four-star general and a former Commander in Chief of U.S. Central Command, discusses the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and his latest book, Leading the Charge: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom.

Aspen Ideas Panel: Being Human in a Digital World

Patricia Kuhl, co-director of the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences and the NSF Science of Learning Center at the University of Washington; John Palfrey, faculty co-director of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society; and video game designer Will Wright, creator of Spore and SimCity discuss what it means to be human in a digital world.

C.I.A. Secrecy

Bob Baer, former Middle East C.I.A. field officer and TIME.com's intelligence columnist will discuss the uproar over the revelation that the C.I.A. was running a secret assassination program.

Aspen Extra: Wiki Government

Beth Simone Noveck, Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer and author of Wiki Government: How Technology Can Make Government Better, Democracy Stronger, and Citizens More Powerful, discusses how the Obama administration is trying to use technology to increase transparency.

Unchained

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

Note: This is a rebroadcast. Brian has since gotten a new bike, a real beauty, and sturdy new lock. Thanks for all your advice!

Video: Hal Grades Your Bike Lock!

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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.

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.

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.