WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show

WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show

WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show

Brian Lehrer and his guests take on the issues dominating conversation in New York and around the world. This daily program from WNYC, New ...

Holiday Markets (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 18 December 2009)

It's not too late. There are plenty of craft markets open this weekend for pre-holiday shopping. Hear about several and call in with your ...
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Math Class (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 18 December 2009)

Community colleges can be key for those seeking to escape low wage jobs -- but passing math requirements can be a big challenge. Beth ...
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Losing Section 8 Vouchers (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 18 December 2009)

City officials announced yesterday that, due to budget cuts and rising demand, no more Section 8 housing vouchers were available and they ...
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More Reasons to Love NYC (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 18 December 2009)

In spite of a challenging year, there are still plenty of reasons to love our great city. From Gail Collins to graffiti, New York Magazine ...
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Mental Illness by the Book (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 18 December 2009)

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is commonly known as the “bible” of psychiatry. Christopher Lane, ...
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Copenhagen Consensus? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 18 December 2009)

President Obama is in Copenhagen to persuade the world’s countries to sign on to climate change legislation. One of the main sticking ...
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Season's Eatings: Holiday Traditions (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 17 December 2009)

The weekly series on holiday hosting continues with Tamara Reynolds and Zora O'Neill, authors of Forking Fantastic!: Put the Party Back in ...
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SUNY Disposition (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 17 December 2009)

Nancy Zimpher, chancellor of the State University of New York, advocates for the SUNY system as an economic engine for New York.
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Afghan Women and the Surge (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 17 December 2009)

Sunita Viswanath, founder and board member of Women for Afghan Women, offers her take on the new U.S. strategy in Afghanistan.
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Health Care Check-Up (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 17 December 2009)

Representative Anthony Weiner offers his take on the latest developments in health care reform, and whether progressives should give up on ...
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Climbing K2: Life and Death (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 17 December 2009)

Ed Viesturs, first American to climb world's three tallest mountains and author of K2: Life & Death on the World’s Most Dangerous ...
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Recent Developments (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 17 December 2009)

WNYC Reporter Matthew Schuerman reports on recent developments at development hotspots around the city: Atlantic Yards, West Harlem, ...
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Open Phones: Dads in Schools (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 16 December 2009)

Yesterday we talked about volunteering in schools, and promised to give fathers a chance to call in and talk about the work they do. Here's ...
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