http://www.odeo.com/channels/2064-WNYC-s-Brian-Lehrer-Show Gailow no Brian Lehrer and his guests take on the issues dominating conversation in New York and around the world. This daily program from WNYC, New York public radio, cuts through the usual talk radio punditry and brings a smart, humane approach to the day's events. Recent topics and guests have included an interview with Queens City Councilman Tony Avella about abolishing horse-drawn carriages around Central Park; a talk with New York Times reporter Sewell Chan about webinars; a discussion with Christian Science Monitor correspondent Alenxandra Marks about the cap on flights out of JFK Airport; a chat with New Yorker writer Malcolm Gladwell and University of Virginia psychology professor Eric Turkheimer about the idea that race and IQ might be correlated. Brian Lehrer and his guests take on the issues dominating conversation in New York and around the world. This daily program from WNYC, New York public radio, cuts through the usual talk radio punditry and brings a smart, humane approach to the day's events. Recent topics and guests have included an interview with Queens City Councilman Tony Avella about abolishing horse-drawn carriages around Central Park; a talk with New York Times reporter Sewell Chan about webinars; a discussion with Christian Science Monitor correspondent Alenxandra Marks about the cap on flights out of JFK Airport; a chat with New Yorker writer Malcolm Gladwell and University of Virginia psychology professor Eric Turkheimer about the idea that race and IQ might be correlated. Brian Lehrer and his guests take on the issues dominating conversation in New York and around the world. This daily program from WNYC, New York Public Radio cuts through the usual talk radio punditry and brings a smart, humane approach to the day's events en-us 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:35:00 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:35:00 -0800 Politics http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25447627-NPR-Ombudsman-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-13-November-2009 NPR Ombudsman Alicia Shepard talks about the network's coverage of the Acorn story; new ethics guidelines for social media; and their coverage of natural gas drilling and other current news. NPR Ombudsman Alicia Shepard talks about the network's coverage of the Acorn story; new ethics guidelines for social media; and their coverage of natural gas drilling and other current news. NPR Ombudsman Alicia Shepard talks about the network's coverage of the Acorn story; new ethics guidelines for social media; and their coverage of natural gas drilling and other current news. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447627 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:35:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25447628-On-Display-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-13-November-2009 New York Times reporter Julie Scelfo, who wrote about New Yorkers’ window-gazing ways, explores the inevitable voyeurism/exhibitionism of city living and the relationships that sometimes result. Tell us your window-watching story! What's the strangest thing you've ever seen through a window? Do you have an ongoing window-watching relationship with a stranger? Have you ever met your window-neighbor? Comment below! New York Times reporter Julie Scelfo, who wrote about New Yorkers’ window-gazing ways, explores the inevitable voyeurism/exhibitionism of city living and the relationships that sometimes result. Tell us your window-watching story! What's the strangest thing you've ever seen through a window? Do you have an ongoing window-watching relationship with a stranger? Have you ever met your window-neighbor? Comment below! New York Times reporter Julie Scelfo, who wrote about New Yorkers’ window-gazing ways, explores the inevitable voyeurism/exhibitionism of city living and the relationships that sometimes result. Tell us your window-watching story! What's the strangest thing you've ever seen through a window? Do you have an ongoing window-watching relationship with a stranger? Have you ever met your window-neighbor? Comment below! tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447628 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:12:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25446249-Too-Big-to-Fail-Too-Big-to-Exist-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-13-November-2009 Independent U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, discusses his financial reform legislation. How do you know when an institution is too big to fail? Comment below! Independent U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, discusses his financial reform legislation. How do you know when an institution is too big to fail? Comment below! Independent U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, discusses his financial reform legislation. How do you know when an institution is too big to fail? Comment below! tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25446249 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:31:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25446248-Online-Only-Un-Lucky-Day-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-13-November-2009 Today is Friday the 13th, a day when some say nothing can go right. Whether you are triskaidekaphobic or not, we’ve all had unlucky days – and lucky ones. Tell us about your luckiest or unluckiest day ever below! Today is Friday the 13th, a day when some say nothing can go right. Whether you are triskaidekaphobic or not, we’ve all had unlucky days – and lucky ones. Tell us about your luckiest or unluckiest day ever below! Today is Friday the 13th, a day when some say nothing can go right. Whether you are triskaidekaphobic or not, we’ve all had unlucky days – and lucky ones. Tell us about your luckiest or unluckiest day ever below! tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25446248 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:57:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25446250-Newly-Elected-Westchester-County-Executive-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-13-November-2009 Voters rejected the Democratic incumbent Andrew Spano in the recent election for Westchester County Executive. Republican Rob Astorino, the Westchester County Executive-elect, talks about his election and plans for the county. Voters rejected the Democratic incumbent Andrew Spano in the recent election for Westchester County Executive. Republican Rob Astorino, the Westchester County Executive-elect, talks about his election and plans for the county. Voters rejected the Democratic incumbent Andrew Spano in the recent election for Westchester County Executive. Republican Rob Astorino, the Westchester County Executive-elect, talks about his election and plans for the county. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25446250 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:57:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25446251-High-School-Tycoons-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-13-November-2009 Mary Mazzio, director of the documentaryTen9Eight, and Rahfeal Gordon, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) alumnus and founder and CEO of RahGor Motivations and RahGor Publishing, talk about the movie TEN9EIGHT which follows high school students competing for funding to launch their own businesses. Mary Mazzio, director of the documentaryTen9Eight, and Rahfeal Gordon, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) alumnus and founder and CEO of RahGor Motivations and RahGor Publishing, talk about the movie TEN9EIGHT which follows high school students competing for funding to launch their own businesses. Mary Mazzio, director of the documentaryTen9Eight, and Rahfeal Gordon, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) alumnus and founder and CEO of RahGor Motivations and RahGor Publishing, talk about the movie TEN9EIGHT which follows high school students competing for funding to launch their own businesses. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25446251 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:57:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25446252-Defending-ACORN-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-13-November-2009 Lawyers for the anti-poverty group ACORN filed a lawsuit against Congress in a U.S. District Court in Brooklyn yesterday. Vince Warren, executive director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, discusses the case and the argument he'll make to try to restore ACORN'S federal funding. Lawyers for the anti-poverty group ACORN filed a lawsuit against Congress in a U.S. District Court in Brooklyn yesterday. Vince Warren, executive director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, discusses the case and the argument he'll make to try to restore ACORN'S federal funding. Lawyers for the anti-poverty group ACORN filed a lawsuit against Congress in a U.S. District Court in Brooklyn yesterday. Vince Warren, executive director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, discusses the case and the argument he'll make to try to restore ACORN'S federal funding. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25446252 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:57:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25441719-Condo-Glut-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Thursday-12-November-2009 The Right to the City coalition has just completed a citywide condo vacancy survey. They found 601 buildings in 9 community districts that had empty units or appeared to be stalled mid-construction. Jose Lopez from Make the Road NY and David Dodge from RTTC talk about the survey findings and how they plan to try to transform vacant units into affordable housing. The Right to the City coalition has just completed a citywide condo vacancy survey. They found 601 buildings in 9 community districts that had empty units or appeared to be stalled mid-construction. Jose Lopez from Make the Road NY and David Dodge from RTTC talk about the survey findings and how they plan to try to transform vacant units into affordable housing. The Right to the City coalition has just completed a citywide condo vacancy survey. They found 601 buildings in 9 community districts that had empty units or appeared to be stalled mid-construction. Jose Lopez from Make the Road NY and David Dodge from RTTC talk about the survey findings and how they plan to try to transform vacant units into affordable housing. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441719 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:40:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25441720-Your-Career-Advice-for-Lou-Dobbs-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Thursday-12-November-2009 Last night, long-time CNN anchor Lou Dobbs announced he was leaving the cable news channel, stating that "some leaders in media, politics and business have been urging me to go beyond the role here at CNN and to engage in constructive problem solving as well as to contribute positively to the great understanding of the issues of our day." Brian Stelter of the New York Times discusses what this means for the media landscape. What's your advice for Lou Dobb's next step? Where should he go next? What kind of problems should he tackle? Comment below! Last night, long-time CNN anchor Lou Dobbs announced he was leaving the cable news channel, stating that "some leaders in media, politics and business have been urging me to go beyond the role here at CNN and to engage in constructive problem solving as well as to contribute positively to the great understanding of the issues of our day." Brian Stelter of the New York Times discusses what this means for the media landscape. What's your advice for Lou Dobb's next step? Where should he go next? What kind of problems should he tackle? Comment below! Last night, long-time CNN anchor Lou Dobbs announced he was leaving the cable news channel, stating that "some leaders in media, politics and business have been urging me to go beyond the role here at CNN and to engage in constructive problem solving as well as to contribute positively to the great understanding of the issues of our day." Brian Stelter of the New York Times discusses what this means for the media landscape. What's your advice for Lou Dobb's next step? Where should he go next? What kind of problems should he tackle? Comment below! tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441720 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:09:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25441717-Bridging-the-Digital-Gap-Language-Barriers-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Thursday-12-November-2009 Ethan Zuckerman, co-founder of Global Voices and research fellow at the Berkman Center, joins us weekly in November to talk about the global impact of social media. This week's topic: crossing language barriers. Check out Meedan.net, a website that uses machine-assisted translation technology to bring together English and Arabic speakers. Ethan Zuckerman, co-founder of Global Voices and research fellow at the Berkman Center, joins us weekly in November to talk about the global impact of social media. This week's topic: crossing language barriers. Check out Meedan.net, a website that uses machine-assisted translation technology to bring together English and Arabic speakers. Ethan Zuckerman, co-founder of Global Voices and research fellow at the Berkman Center, joins us weekly in November to talk about the global impact of social media. This week's topic: crossing language barriers. Check out Meedan.net, a website that uses machine-assisted translation technology to bring together English and Arabic speakers. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441717 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:59:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25441715-Bank-Reform-Falling-Dollar-and-More-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Thursday-12-November-2009 Christopher Dodd's proposed legislation has thrust bank reform back in the spotlight. Daniel Gross, senior editor at Newsweek , discusses the possible reforms, as well as President Obama's upcoming trip to Asia, Europe's increased stimulus spending, and the ever-weakening dollar. Christopher Dodd's proposed legislation has thrust bank reform back in the spotlight. Daniel Gross, senior editor at Newsweek , discusses the possible reforms, as well as President Obama's upcoming trip to Asia, Europe's increased stimulus spending, and the ever-weakening dollar. Christopher Dodd's proposed legislation has thrust bank reform back in the spotlight. Daniel Gross, senior editor at Newsweek , discusses the possible reforms, as well as President Obama's upcoming trip to Asia, Europe's increased stimulus spending, and the ever-weakening dollar. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441715 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:32:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25441718-Education-Minutes-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Thursday-12-November-2009 Racing to the Top Gotham Schools.org editor Elizabeth Green talks about New York's chances of qualifying for federal Race to the Top funds, now that the guidelines are out. Two Million Minutes In the 2007 documentary, 2 Million Minutes , venture-capitalist-turned-filmmaker Bob Compton critically compares American secondary education to its Chinese and Indian counterparts. The film's newly-released sequel, The 21st Century Solution, explains how American students could better spend their 2 million minutes in high school. Racing to the Top Gotham Schools.org editor Elizabeth Green talks about New York's chances of qualifying for federal Race to the Top funds, now that the guidelines are out. Two Million Minutes In the 2007 documentary, 2 Million Minutes , venture-capitalist-turned-filmmaker Bob Compton critically compares American secondary education to its Chinese and Indian counterparts. The film's newly-released sequel, The 21st Century Solution, explains how American students could better spend their 2 million minutes in high school. Racing to the Top Gotham Schools.org editor Elizabeth Green talks about New York's chances of qualifying for federal Race to the Top funds, now that the guidelines are out. Two Million Minutes In the 2007 documentary, 2 Million Minutes , venture-capitalist-turned-filmmaker Bob Compton critically compares American secondary education to its Chinese and Indian counterparts. The film's newly-released sequel, The 21st Century Solution, explains how American students could better spend their 2 million minutes in high school. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441718 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:32:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25441716-The-Future-of-the-Democratic-Party-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Thursday-12-November-2009 New York State and Nassau County Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs discusses the recent election and what it means for the Democratic party in the region. New York State and Nassau County Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs discusses the recent election and what it means for the Democratic party in the region. New York State and Nassau County Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs discusses the recent election and what it means for the Democratic party in the region. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441716 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:57:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25436888-War-Movie-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Wednesday-11-November-2009 The Hurt Locker centers on a bomb disposal unit in Iraq. Kathryn Bigelow, the film’s director, and screenwriter Mark Boal talk about making a movie about a contemporary war and what making the film taught them about today’s soldiers. The Hurt Locker centers on a bomb disposal unit in Iraq. Kathryn Bigelow, the film’s director, and screenwriter Mark Boal talk about making a movie about a contemporary war and what making the film taught them about today’s soldiers. The Hurt Locker centers on a bomb disposal unit in Iraq. Kathryn Bigelow, the film’s director, and screenwriter Mark Boal talk about making a movie about a contemporary war and what making the film taught them about today’s soldiers. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436888 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:14:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25436883-Student-Veterans-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Wednesday-11-November-2009 On Veteran's Day, three Columbia University students discuss what it's like going back to school after returning home from war. Daniel Flatley served with the Marines in Al Anbar province and is now studying English, with support from the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rory Minnis is an Iraq War veteran and expects to graduate in 2010 with a degree in Middle East Studies. And Army veteran John McClelland, who was deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq, hopes to continue on to law school after graduation and become a Judge Advocate General in the Army. On Veteran's Day, three Columbia University students discuss what it's like going back to school after returning home from war. Daniel Flatley served with the Marines in Al Anbar province and is now studying English, with support from the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rory Minnis is an Iraq War veteran and expects to graduate in 2010 with a degree in Middle East Studies. And Army veteran John McClelland, who was deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq, hopes to continue on to law school after graduation and become a Judge Advocate General in the Army. On Veteran's Day, three Columbia University students discuss what it's like going back to school after returning home from war. Daniel Flatley served with the Marines in Al Anbar province and is now studying English, with support from the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rory Minnis is an Iraq War veteran and expects to graduate in 2010 with a degree in Middle East Studies. And Army veteran John McClelland, who was deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq, hopes to continue on to law school after graduation and become a Judge Advocate General in the Army. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436883 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:11:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25436884-Bear-Stearns-Not-Guilty-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Wednesday-11-November-2009 The trial of two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers ended in acquittals. WNYC reporter Lisa Chow recaps the Bear Stearns trial and analyzes its impact. Then, William Cohan, contributing Fortune editor and author of House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street , looks at what that means for accountability for the meltdown. The trial of two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers ended in acquittals. WNYC reporter Lisa Chow recaps the Bear Stearns trial and analyzes its impact. Then, William Cohan, contributing Fortune editor and author of House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street , looks at what that means for accountability for the meltdown. The trial of two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers ended in acquittals. WNYC reporter Lisa Chow recaps the Bear Stearns trial and analyzes its impact. Then, William Cohan, contributing Fortune editor and author of House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street , looks at what that means for accountability for the meltdown. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436884 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:27:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25436889-Bear-Stearns-On-Trial-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Tuesday-10-November-2009 WNYC reporter Lisa Chow recaps the Bear Stearns trial and analyzes its impact. WNYC reporter Lisa Chow recaps the Bear Stearns trial and analyzes its impact. WNYC reporter Lisa Chow recaps the Bear Stearns trial and analyzes its impact. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436889 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:20:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25436885-Hot-Jobs-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Wednesday-11-November-2009 Daily Beast staff reporter Clark Merrefield goes through which jobs are hot and which are not. Jonathan Bowles, director of New York City’s Center for an Urban Future, looks at the local job outlook. If you’ve changed jobs because of industry trends, what new career did you pick? Comment below. Daily Beast staff reporter Clark Merrefield goes through which jobs are hot and which are not. Jonathan Bowles, director of New York City’s Center for an Urban Future, looks at the local job outlook. If you’ve changed jobs because of industry trends, what new career did you pick? Comment below. Daily Beast staff reporter Clark Merrefield goes through which jobs are hot and which are not. Jonathan Bowles, director of New York City’s Center for an Urban Future, looks at the local job outlook. If you’ve changed jobs because of industry trends, what new career did you pick? Comment below. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436885 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:29:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25436886-Pros-and-Cons-of-Teaching-to-the-Test-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Wednesday-11-November-2009 Earlier this year, we collaborated with the Vote 18 Political Literacy Project, which looked to engage Pace High School students in the mayoral election. Education was a hot topic, and in particular the question of how much NYC schools should rely on standardized testing. Christopher Malone, associate professor of political science at Pace University, is organizer of the project. He's joined by Quincy Adonis and Melanie Lugo, two Pace High School students who participated in the project. Earlier this year, we collaborated with the Vote 18 Political Literacy Project, which looked to engage Pace High School students in the mayoral election. Education was a hot topic, and in particular the question of how much NYC schools should rely on standardized testing. Christopher Malone, associate professor of political science at Pace University, is organizer of the project. He's joined by Quincy Adonis and Melanie Lugo, two Pace High School students who participated in the project. Earlier this year, we collaborated with the Vote 18 Political Literacy Project, which looked to engage Pace High School students in the mayoral election. Education was a hot topic, and in particular the question of how much NYC schools should rely on standardized testing. Christopher Malone, associate professor of political science at Pace University, is organizer of the project. He's joined by Quincy Adonis and Melanie Lugo, two Pace High School students who participated in the project. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436886 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:29:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25436887-Foreclosures-Rolling-On-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Wednesday-11-November-2009 Michael Hickey, executive director of the Center for New York City Neighborhoods, says banks are not cooperating with New York State initiatives to stem foreclosures. Michael Hickey, executive director of the Center for New York City Neighborhoods, says banks are not cooperating with New York State initiatives to stem foreclosures. Michael Hickey, executive director of the Center for New York City Neighborhoods, says banks are not cooperating with New York State initiatives to stem foreclosures. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436887 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:29:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25431300-Stroller-Recall-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Tuesday-10-November-2009 Maclaren USA is recalling a million strollers due to 12 reports of amputation that have occurred when children got their fingers stuck in the strollers. Don Mays, the senior director of Product Safety Planning and Technical Administration at Consumers Union has the details. Maclaren USA is recalling a million strollers due to 12 reports of amputation that have occurred when children got their fingers stuck in the strollers. Don Mays, the senior director of Product Safety Planning and Technical Administration at Consumers Union has the details. Maclaren USA is recalling a million strollers due to 12 reports of amputation that have occurred when children got their fingers stuck in the strollers. Don Mays, the senior director of Product Safety Planning and Technical Administration at Consumers Union has the details. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431300 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:58:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25431299-Drilling-Dredging-and-New-York%E2%80%99s-Water-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Tuesday-10-November-2009 Two issues pertaining to water in New York are coming to a head. Riverkeeper president Alex Matthiessen, discusses natural gas drilling in the watershed and the cleanup of PCB's in the Hudson River. ProPublica reporter Abrahm Lustgarten has been covering the drilling issue and his latest report is on radioactivity in the wastewater. Then journalist David Gargill writes about the dredging operation in an article called "The General Electric Superfraud" in the December issue of Harper’s Magazine . Two issues pertaining to water in New York are coming to a head. Riverkeeper president Alex Matthiessen, discusses natural gas drilling in the watershed and the cleanup of PCB's in the Hudson River. ProPublica reporter Abrahm Lustgarten has been covering the drilling issue and his latest report is on radioactivity in the wastewater. Then journalist David Gargill writes about the dredging operation in an article called "The General Electric Superfraud" in the December issue of Harper’s Magazine . Two issues pertaining to water in New York are coming to a head. Riverkeeper president Alex Matthiessen, discusses natural gas drilling in the watershed and the cleanup of PCB's in the Hudson River. ProPublica reporter Abrahm Lustgarten has been covering the drilling issue and his latest report is on radioactivity in the wastewater. Then journalist David Gargill writes about the dredging operation in an article called "The General Electric Superfraud" in the December issue of Harper’s Magazine . tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431299 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:32:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25431296-Ian-s-Law-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Tuesday-10-November-2009 New York State Senator Eric Schneiderman weighs in on Ian's Law, the new health insurance legislation he introduced last week. New York State Senator Eric Schneiderman weighs in on Ian's Law, the new health insurance legislation he introduced last week. New York State Senator Eric Schneiderman weighs in on Ian's Law, the new health insurance legislation he introduced last week. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431296 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:44:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25431295-Health-Care-Bill-Perspectives-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Tuesday-10-November-2009 T.R. Reid, veteran foreign correspondent for The Washington Post and the author of The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper and Fairer Health Care , discusses what's in the current health care bill and puts it in a global perspective. T.R. Reid, veteran foreign correspondent for The Washington Post and the author of The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper and Fairer Health Care , discusses what's in the current health care bill and puts it in a global perspective. T.R. Reid, veteran foreign correspondent for The Washington Post and the author of The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper and Fairer Health Care , discusses what's in the current health care bill and puts it in a global perspective. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431295 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:44:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25431297-Bear-Stearns-On-Trial-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Tuesday-10-November-2009 WNYC reporter Lisa Chow recaps the Bear Stearns trial and analyzes its impact. WNYC reporter Lisa Chow recaps the Bear Stearns trial and analyzes its impact. WNYC reporter Lisa Chow recaps the Bear Stearns trial and analyzes its impact. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431297 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:11:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25431298-Tweeting-Tragedy-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Tuesday-10-November-2009 Tweets from inside Fort Hood were used in news reports about the shooting there last week. But some of the tweets turned out to detail false information. Paul Carr, columnist for TechCrunch and author of Bringing Nothing To The Party, and Jeff Jarvis, professor at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and author of the blog BuzzMachine.com, discuss the role of 'citizen journalists' and the line between constructive and destructive uses of social media. Tweets from inside Fort Hood were used in news reports about the shooting there last week. But some of the tweets turned out to detail false information. Paul Carr, columnist for TechCrunch and author of Bringing Nothing To The Party, and Jeff Jarvis, professor at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and author of the blog BuzzMachine.com, discuss the role of 'citizen journalists' and the line between constructive and destructive uses of social media. Tweets from inside Fort Hood were used in news reports about the shooting there last week. But some of the tweets turned out to detail false information. Paul Carr, columnist for TechCrunch and author of Bringing Nothing To The Party, and Jeff Jarvis, professor at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and author of the blog BuzzMachine.com, discuss the role of 'citizen journalists' and the line between constructive and destructive uses of social media. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431298 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:11:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25429787-Rookies-Anniversary-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Monday-09-November-2009 Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Radio Rookies, two former rookies, Jesus Gonzalez, Youth Power community organizer for Make the Road By Walking, and Veralyn Williams, freelance tv, radio producer, reporter, and editor, share excerpts of their pieces and discuss how the program affected their lives. Radio Rookies senior producer Kaari Pitkin joins the discussion. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Radio Rookies, two former rookies, Jesus Gonzalez, Youth Power community organizer for Make the Road By Walking, and Veralyn Williams, freelance tv, radio producer, reporter, and editor, share excerpts of their pieces and discuss how the program affected their lives. Radio Rookies senior producer Kaari Pitkin joins the discussion. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Radio Rookies, two former rookies, Jesus Gonzalez, Youth Power community organizer for Make the Road By Walking, and Veralyn Williams, freelance tv, radio producer, reporter, and editor, share excerpts of their pieces and discuss how the program affected their lives. Radio Rookies senior producer Kaari Pitkin joins the discussion. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25429787 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:32:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427422-Rookies-Anniversary-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Monday-09-November-2009 Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Radio Rookies, two former rookies, Jesus Gonzalez, Youth Power community organizer for Make the Road By Walking, and Veralyn Williams, freelance tv, radio producer, reporter, and editor, share excerpts of their pieces and discuss how the program affected their lives. Radio Rookies senior producer Kaari Pitkin joins the discussion. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Radio Rookies, two former rookies, Jesus Gonzalez, Youth Power community organizer for Make the Road By Walking, and Veralyn Williams, freelance tv, radio producer, reporter, and editor, share excerpts of their pieces and discuss how the program affected their lives. Radio Rookies senior producer Kaari Pitkin joins the discussion. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Radio Rookies, two former rookies, Jesus Gonzalez, Youth Power community organizer for Make the Road By Walking, and Veralyn Williams, freelance tv, radio producer, reporter, and editor, share excerpts of their pieces and discuss how the program affected their lives. Radio Rookies senior producer Kaari Pitkin joins the discussion. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427422 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:32:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25429789-Abortion-and-the-Health-Care-Bill-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Monday-09-November-2009 One last-minute element to the health care reform bill was the Stupak/ Pitts amendment, which limits coverage of abortions. Laurie Rubiner, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, discusses the amendment. One last-minute element to the health care reform bill was the Stupak/ Pitts amendment, which limits coverage of abortions. Laurie Rubiner, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, discusses the amendment. One last-minute element to the health care reform bill was the Stupak/ Pitts amendment, which limits coverage of abortions. Laurie Rubiner, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, discusses the amendment. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25429789 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:16:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427424-Abortion-and-the-Health-Care-Bill-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Monday-09-November-2009 One last-minute element to the health care reform bill was the Stupak/ Pitts amendment, which limits coverage of abortions. Laurie Rubiner, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, discusses the amendment. One last-minute element to the health care reform bill was the Stupak/ Pitts amendment, which limits coverage of abortions. Laurie Rubiner, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, discusses the amendment. One last-minute element to the health care reform bill was the Stupak/ Pitts amendment, which limits coverage of abortions. Laurie Rubiner, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, discusses the amendment. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427424 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:16:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25429785-Debrief-on-the-Health-Care-Bill-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Monday-09-November-2009 Jonathan Alter, senior editor and columnist for Newsweek, offers analysis of the health care bill, and is joined by New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell. Jonathan Alter, senior editor and columnist for Newsweek, offers analysis of the health care bill, and is joined by New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell. Jonathan Alter, senior editor and columnist for Newsweek, offers analysis of the health care bill, and is joined by New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25429785 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:59:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427420-Debrief-on-the-Health-Care-Bill-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Monday-09-November-2009 Jonathan Alter, senior editor and columnist for Newsweek, offers analysis of the health care bill, and is joined by New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell. Jonathan Alter, senior editor and columnist for Newsweek, offers analysis of the health care bill, and is joined by New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell. Jonathan Alter, senior editor and columnist for Newsweek, offers analysis of the health care bill, and is joined by New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427420 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:59:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25429788-Twenty-Years-After-The-Fall-of-the-Berlin-Wall-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Monday-09-November-2009 On the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, three authors who have written on the subject look back on the fall of communism and its continuing repercussions: Michael Meyer, chief speechwriter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, former Newsweek Bureau chief for Germany, Central Europe and the Balkans between 1988 and 1992 and author of The Year that Changed the World: The Untold Story Behind the Fall of the Berlin Wall . Victor Sebestyen, British journalist born in Hungary and author of the books Twelve Days: The Story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Revolution 1989: The Fall of the Soviet Empire . Romesh Ratnesar, assistant managing editor of Time Magazine and the author of Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War . On the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, three authors who have written on the subject look back on the fall of communism and its continuing repercussions: Michael Meyer, chief speechwriter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, former Newsweek Bureau chief for Germany, Central Europe and the Balkans between 1988 and 1992 and author of The Year that Changed the World: The Untold Story Behind the Fall of the Berlin Wall . Victor Sebestyen, British journalist born in Hungary and author of the books Twelve Days: The Story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Revolution 1989: The Fall of the Soviet Empire . Romesh Ratnesar, assistant managing editor of Time Magazine and the author of Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War . On the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, three authors who have written on the subject look back on the fall of communism and its continuing repercussions: Michael Meyer, chief speechwriter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, former Newsweek Bureau chief for Germany, Central Europe and the Balkans between 1988 and 1992 and author of The Year that Changed the World: The Untold Story Behind the Fall of the Berlin Wall . Victor Sebestyen, British journalist born in Hungary and author of the books Twelve Days: The Story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Revolution 1989: The Fall of the Soviet Empire . Romesh Ratnesar, assistant managing editor of Time Magazine and the author of Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War . tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25429788 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:53:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427423-Twenty-Years-After-The-Fall-of-the-Berlin-Wall-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Monday-09-November-2009 On the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, three authors who have written on the subject look back on the fall of communism and its continuing repercussions: Michael Meyer, chief speechwriter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, former Newsweek Bureau chief for Germany, Central Europe and the Balkans between 1988 and 1992 and author of The Year that Changed the World: The Untold Story Behind the Fall of the Berlin Wall . Victor Sebestyen, British journalist born in Hungary and author of the books Twelve Days: The Story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Revolution 1989: The Fall of the Soviet Empire . Romesh Ratnesar, assistant managing editor of Time Magazine and the author of Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War . On the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, three authors who have written on the subject look back on the fall of communism and its continuing repercussions: Michael Meyer, chief speechwriter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, former Newsweek Bureau chief for Germany, Central Europe and the Balkans between 1988 and 1992 and author of The Year that Changed the World: The Untold Story Behind the Fall of the Berlin Wall . Victor Sebestyen, British journalist born in Hungary and author of the books Twelve Days: The Story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Revolution 1989: The Fall of the Soviet Empire . Romesh Ratnesar, assistant managing editor of Time Magazine and the author of Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War . On the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, three authors who have written on the subject look back on the fall of communism and its continuing repercussions: Michael Meyer, chief speechwriter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, former Newsweek Bureau chief for Germany, Central Europe and the Balkans between 1988 and 1992 and author of The Year that Changed the World: The Untold Story Behind the Fall of the Berlin Wall . Victor Sebestyen, British journalist born in Hungary and author of the books Twelve Days: The Story of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Revolution 1989: The Fall of the Soviet Empire . Romesh Ratnesar, assistant managing editor of Time Magazine and the author of Tear Down This Wall: A City, a President, and the Speech that Ended the Cold War . tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427423 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:53:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25429786-Educating-for-a-Cohesive-Citizenry-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Monday-09-November-2009 E.D. Hirsch, retired professor of education and humanities at the University of Virginia, advocates for core curricula and public schools in his new book, The Making of Americans: Democracy and Our Schools . E.D. Hirsch, retired professor of education and humanities at the University of Virginia, advocates for core curricula and public schools in his new book, The Making of Americans: Democracy and Our Schools . E.D. Hirsch, retired professor of education and humanities at the University of Virginia, advocates for core curricula and public schools in his new book, The Making of Americans: Democracy and Our Schools . tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25429786 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427421-Educating-for-a-Cohesive-Citizenry-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Monday-09-November-2009 E.D. Hirsch, retired professor of education and humanities at the University of Virginia, advocates for core curricula and public schools in his new book, The Making of Americans: Democracy and Our Schools . E.D. Hirsch, retired professor of education and humanities at the University of Virginia, advocates for core curricula and public schools in his new book, The Making of Americans: Democracy and Our Schools . E.D. Hirsch, retired professor of education and humanities at the University of Virginia, advocates for core curricula and public schools in his new book, The Making of Americans: Democracy and Our Schools . tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25427421 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25413722-Timely-Musical-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-06-November-2009 Three members of the improvisational musical comedy group The Made-Up Musical Tara Copeland, Michael Martin, and Frank Spitznagel, demonstrate the art of "improv musicals." Call for Ideas! Suggest a song title, pulled from the headlines, for the instant musical. Three members of the improvisational musical comedy group The Made-Up Musical Tara Copeland, Michael Martin, and Frank Spitznagel, demonstrate the art of "improv musicals." Call for Ideas! Suggest a song title, pulled from the headlines, for the instant musical. Three members of the improvisational musical comedy group The Made-Up Musical Tara Copeland, Michael Martin, and Frank Spitznagel, demonstrate the art of "improv musicals." Call for Ideas! Suggest a song title, pulled from the headlines, for the instant musical. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25413722 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:08:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25415408-Timely-Musical-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-06-November-2009 Three members of the improvisational musical comedy group The Made-Up Musical Tara Copeland, Michael Martin, and Frank Spitznagel, demonstrate the art of "improv musicals." Call for Ideas! Suggest a song title, pulled from the headlines, for the instant musical. Three members of the improvisational musical comedy group The Made-Up Musical Tara Copeland, Michael Martin, and Frank Spitznagel, demonstrate the art of "improv musicals." Call for Ideas! Suggest a song title, pulled from the headlines, for the instant musical. Three members of the improvisational musical comedy group The Made-Up Musical Tara Copeland, Michael Martin, and Frank Spitznagel, demonstrate the art of "improv musicals." Call for Ideas! Suggest a song title, pulled from the headlines, for the instant musical. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25415408 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:08:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412137-Yankees-Win-the-Japanese-Way-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-06-November-2009 The ticker tape parade for the Bronx Bombers is today, and the star of the show is World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, who exemplifies a particular brand of baseball that's different from the rest of his team. WNYC’s own baseball fanatic (and softball team co-captain) Rex Doane with Andrew Jenks, director and producer of the documentary "The Zen of Bobby V,” talk about the differences between the American and Japanese baseball. The ticker tape parade for the Bronx Bombers is today, and the star of the show is World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, who exemplifies a particular brand of baseball that's different from the rest of his team. WNYC’s own baseball fanatic (and softball team co-captain) Rex Doane with Andrew Jenks, director and producer of the documentary "The Zen of Bobby V,” talk about the differences between the American and Japanese baseball. The ticker tape parade for the Bronx Bombers is today, and the star of the show is World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, who exemplifies a particular brand of baseball that's different from the rest of his team. WNYC’s own baseball fanatic (and softball team co-captain) Rex Doane with Andrew Jenks, director and producer of the documentary "The Zen of Bobby V,” talk about the differences between the American and Japanese baseball. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412137 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:37:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25415411-Yankees-Win-the-Japanese-Way-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-06-November-2009 The ticker tape parade for the Bronx Bombers is today, and the star of the show is World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, who exemplifies a particular brand of baseball that's different from the rest of his team. WNYC’s own baseball fanatic (and softball team co-captain) Rex Doane with Andrew Jenks, director and producer of the documentary "The Zen of Bobby V,” talk about the differences between the American and Japanese baseball. The ticker tape parade for the Bronx Bombers is today, and the star of the show is World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, who exemplifies a particular brand of baseball that's different from the rest of his team. WNYC’s own baseball fanatic (and softball team co-captain) Rex Doane with Andrew Jenks, director and producer of the documentary "The Zen of Bobby V,” talk about the differences between the American and Japanese baseball. The ticker tape parade for the Bronx Bombers is today, and the star of the show is World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, who exemplifies a particular brand of baseball that's different from the rest of his team. WNYC’s own baseball fanatic (and softball team co-captain) Rex Doane with Andrew Jenks, director and producer of the documentary "The Zen of Bobby V,” talk about the differences between the American and Japanese baseball. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25415411 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:37:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412136-All-American-Runner-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-06-November-2009 Mebrahtom Keflezighi was the first American in 27 years to win the New York City Marathon. Cameron Stracher, the publisher of the New York Law School Law Review and author of a forthcoming book about the American running boom in the 1970's and 1980's, discusses why he thinks American running was on the decline and what Keflezighi's win means for the future of the sport in the United States - and what an All-American runner means anyway. Mebrahtom Keflezighi was the first American in 27 years to win the New York City Marathon. Cameron Stracher, the publisher of the New York Law School Law Review and author of a forthcoming book about the American running boom in the 1970's and 1980's, discusses why he thinks American running was on the decline and what Keflezighi's win means for the future of the sport in the United States - and what an All-American runner means anyway. Mebrahtom Keflezighi was the first American in 27 years to win the New York City Marathon. Cameron Stracher, the publisher of the New York Law School Law Review and author of a forthcoming book about the American running boom in the 1970's and 1980's, discusses why he thinks American running was on the decline and what Keflezighi's win means for the future of the sport in the United States - and what an All-American runner means anyway. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412136 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:16:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25415410-All-American-Runner-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-06-November-2009 Mebrahtom Keflezighi was the first American in 27 years to win the New York City Marathon. Cameron Stracher, the publisher of the New York Law School Law Review and author of a forthcoming book about the American running boom in the 1970's and 1980's, discusses why he thinks American running was on the decline and what Keflezighi's win means for the future of the sport in the United States - and what an All-American runner means anyway. Mebrahtom Keflezighi was the first American in 27 years to win the New York City Marathon. Cameron Stracher, the publisher of the New York Law School Law Review and author of a forthcoming book about the American running boom in the 1970's and 1980's, discusses why he thinks American running was on the decline and what Keflezighi's win means for the future of the sport in the United States - and what an All-American runner means anyway. Mebrahtom Keflezighi was the first American in 27 years to win the New York City Marathon. Cameron Stracher, the publisher of the New York Law School Law Review and author of a forthcoming book about the American running boom in the 1970's and 1980's, discusses why he thinks American running was on the decline and what Keflezighi's win means for the future of the sport in the United States - and what an All-American runner means anyway. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25415410 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:16:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412135-Communities-Affected-by-Fort-Hood-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-06-November-2009 Details continue to emerge about the shooting at Fort Hood. Two communities have been affected in particular: military families and Muslim-Americans. We try to find common ground. Tom Tarantino, legislative associate at the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and an Army Captain who returned from Iraq in 2006, discusses how a violent incident at a military base might affect life there for military families. And Hesham El-Meligy, a Muslim-American activist from Staten Island, discusses the incident and the reaction of his community. Details continue to emerge about the shooting at Fort Hood. Two communities have been affected in particular: military families and Muslim-Americans. We try to find common ground. Tom Tarantino, legislative associate at the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and an Army Captain who returned from Iraq in 2006, discusses how a violent incident at a military base might affect life there for military families. And Hesham El-Meligy, a Muslim-American activist from Staten Island, discusses the incident and the reaction of his community. Details continue to emerge about the shooting at Fort Hood. Two communities have been affected in particular: military families and Muslim-Americans. We try to find common ground. Tom Tarantino, legislative associate at the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and an Army Captain who returned from Iraq in 2006, discusses how a violent incident at a military base might affect life there for military families. And Hesham El-Meligy, a Muslim-American activist from Staten Island, discusses the incident and the reaction of his community. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412135 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:09:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25415409-Communities-Affected-by-Fort-Hood-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-06-November-2009 Details continue to emerge about the shooting at Fort Hood. Two communities have been affected in particular: military families and Muslim-Americans. We try to find common ground. Tom Tarantino, legislative associate at the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and an Army Captain who returned from Iraq in 2006, discusses how a violent incident at a military base might affect life there for military families. And Hesham El-Meligy, a Muslim-American activist from Staten Island, discusses the incident and the reaction of his community. Details continue to emerge about the shooting at Fort Hood. Two communities have been affected in particular: military families and Muslim-Americans. We try to find common ground. Tom Tarantino, legislative associate at the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and an Army Captain who returned from Iraq in 2006, discusses how a violent incident at a military base might affect life there for military families. And Hesham El-Meligy, a Muslim-American activist from Staten Island, discusses the incident and the reaction of his community. Details continue to emerge about the shooting at Fort Hood. Two communities have been affected in particular: military families and Muslim-Americans. We try to find common ground. Tom Tarantino, legislative associate at the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and an Army Captain who returned from Iraq in 2006, discusses how a violent incident at a military base might affect life there for military families. And Hesham El-Meligy, a Muslim-American activist from Staten Island, discusses the incident and the reaction of his community. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25415409 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:09:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412138-Human-Rights-Awards-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Thursday-05-November-2009 Human Rights Watch has honored two individuals with the 2009 Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism. The honorees, Daniel Bekele, anti-poverty activist and human rights lawyer in Ethiopia, and Elena Milashina, Russian investigative journalist, discuss their work in the face of repression and government corruption. Human Rights Watch has honored two individuals with the 2009 Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism. The honorees, Daniel Bekele, anti-poverty activist and human rights lawyer in Ethiopia, and Elena Milashina, Russian investigative journalist, discuss their work in the face of repression and government corruption. Human Rights Watch has honored two individuals with the 2009 Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism. The honorees, Daniel Bekele, anti-poverty activist and human rights lawyer in Ethiopia, and Elena Milashina, Russian investigative journalist, discuss their work in the face of repression and government corruption. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412138 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:07:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25415412-Human-Rights-Awards-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Thursday-05-November-2009 Human Rights Watch has honored two individuals with the 2009 Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism. The honorees, Daniel Bekele, anti-poverty activist and human rights lawyer in Ethiopia, and Elena Milashina, Russian investigative journalist, discuss their work in the face of repression and government corruption. Human Rights Watch has honored two individuals with the 2009 Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism. The honorees, Daniel Bekele, anti-poverty activist and human rights lawyer in Ethiopia, and Elena Milashina, Russian investigative journalist, discuss their work in the face of repression and government corruption. Human Rights Watch has honored two individuals with the 2009 Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism. The honorees, Daniel Bekele, anti-poverty activist and human rights lawyer in Ethiopia, and Elena Milashina, Russian investigative journalist, discuss their work in the face of repression and government corruption. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25415412 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:07:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412133-New-York-City-s-Comptroller-John-Liu-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-06-November-2009 The first Asian-American elected to city-wide office, John Liu, New York City comptroller-elect, explains what he plans to accomplish in the next four years. The first Asian-American elected to city-wide office, John Liu, New York City comptroller-elect, explains what he plans to accomplish in the next four years. The first Asian-American elected to city-wide office, John Liu, New York City comptroller-elect, explains what he plans to accomplish in the next four years. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412133 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:03:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412134-Timely-Musical-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-06-November-2009 Three members of the improvisational musical comedy group The Made-Up Musical Tara Copeland, Michael Martin, and Frank Spitznagel, demonstrate the art of "improv musicals." Call for Ideas! Suggest a song title, pulled from the headlines, for the instant musical. Three members of the improvisational musical comedy group The Made-Up Musical Tara Copeland, Michael Martin, and Frank Spitznagel, demonstrate the art of "improv musicals." Call for Ideas! Suggest a song title, pulled from the headlines, for the instant musical. Three members of the improvisational musical comedy group The Made-Up Musical Tara Copeland, Michael Martin, and Frank Spitznagel, demonstrate the art of "improv musicals." Call for Ideas! Suggest a song title, pulled from the headlines, for the instant musical. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412134 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:03:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25415407-New-York-City-s-Comptroller-John-Liu-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-06-November-2009 The first Asian-American elected to city-wide office, John Liu, New York City comptroller-elect, explains what he plans to accomplish in the next four years. The first Asian-American elected to city-wide office, John Liu, New York City comptroller-elect, explains what he plans to accomplish in the next four years. The first Asian-American elected to city-wide office, John Liu, New York City comptroller-elect, explains what he plans to accomplish in the next four years. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25415407 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:03:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412132-Albany-on-Trial-The-Brian-Lehrer-Show-Friday-06-November-2009 From the Albany Bureau at the New York Times, reporter Nicholas Confessore discusses what the Joe Bruno trial says about how business is conducted in Albany. From the Albany Bureau at the New York Times, reporter Nicholas Confessore discusses what the Joe Bruno trial says about how business is conducted in Albany. From the Albany Bureau at the New York Times, reporter Nicholas Confessore discusses what the Joe Bruno trial says about how business is conducted in Albany. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25412132 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show