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Episodes
- DNC Coverage: Hour 1 (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 29 August 2008)
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:05 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Markos Moulitsas Zuniga , Daily Kos blogger and author ofTaking On the System: Rules for Radical Change in a Digital Era , andSusan Page , Washington bureau chief for USA Today, wrap up the week's events.Then
Brooke Gladstone , host of WNYC's On The Media, discusses the media coverage during the convention.Then
MusicianSteve Earle gives his impressions of the convention from a singer/songwriter's perspective. Catch Steve Earle next month performing at Judson Memorial Church in New York, September 22nd through 26th.The official Steve Earle website
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WNYC'sBob Hennelly andAndrea Bernstein react to Barack Obama's speech last night. - DNC Coverage: Hour 2 (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 29 August 2008)
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:07 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Ross Douthet , senior editor and columnist for The Atlantic Monthly, andCollin Levy , Wall Street Journal senior editorial page writer, react to Obama's speech and preview the Republican National Convention.Then
Dr.Paul Ekman , director of the Paul Ekman Group, explains how to interpret micro-expressions to better understand emotions and distinguish truth from lies.Then
Humorist and bloggerMo Rocca talks about his experiences at the Democratic National Convention and shares his thoughts about Barack Obama's speech.Then
Patrick Forgey , state government reporter for the Juneau Empire, on the announcement that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is Senator McCain's choice for vice president. - DNC Coverage: Hour 1 (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 28 August 2008)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:15 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Clarence Page , syndicated columnist for the Chicago Tribune, reviews last night's speeches.Then
Barack Obama's Senior Foreign Policy Advisor,Susan Rice , discusses Senator Obama's approach to the war on terror.Then
Meet the Delegates: Tennessee'sSydney Chism - DNC Coverage: Hour 2 (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 28 August 2008)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:20 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
Georgia CongressmanJohn Lewis talks about the civil rights movement in the context of this year's convention and previews Obama speech tonight.Then
Convention time means party time.Nancy Watzman heads up the Party Time project of the Sunlight Foundation. She dishes the details about the premiere Democratic fetes.Then
Meet the Delegates: Guam'sTaling M. Taitano andDerick B. Hills Then
Ohio CongressmanDennis Kucinich talks about his rousing speech on Tuesday and about his experience at the convention.Then
Jonathan Alter , Senior Editor and Columnist for Newsweek Magazine and analyst for MSNBC, discusses John McCain's potential VP picks.Then
Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska , reporter with Feet in Two Worlds and Polish Daily News, talks about the role of the ethnic press at the convention.Then
Open Phones: What do you want to hear from Obama tonight? - DNC Coverage: Hour 1 (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 27 August 2008)
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:14 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)WNYC Political Director,
Andrea Bernstein , and ProfessorSheryll Cashin of Georgetown University, author ofThe Agitator's Daughter , react to last night?s speeches, including one by Senator Hillary Clinton.Then
New York CongresswomanCarolyn McCarthy (D-4) on her experience at the convention as part of the New York delegation.Then
The View From the Ethnic Press:Pilar Marrero , reporter and columnist for the La Opinión, and a reporter with Feet in Two Worlds, a project of the Center for New York City Affairs at the New School, talks about covering the convention. - DNC Coverage: Hour 2 (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 27 August 2008)
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:43 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Susan Faludi , author ofThe Terror Dream: Myth and Misogyny in an Insecure America , talks about why she thinks Barack Obama versus John McCain has the makings of an epic American gender showdown.Read Susan Faludi's New York Times op-ed piece, Second-Place Citizens.
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Meet the Delegates: Ohio'sGail Horwitz Then
Humorist and bloggerMo Rocca talks about his experiences at the Democratic National Convention and shares his thoughts about Hillary's speech.Then
Dr.Peniel Joseph , associate professor of African American Studies and History at Brandeis University and author ofWaiting' Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America (Owl Books, 2007) , talks about how Barack Obama fits into Black Power history. - DNC Coverage: Hour 1 (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 26 August 2008)
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:36 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. , professor of Religion and African American studies at Princeton University, reacts to Michelle Obama's opening night speech.Listen to the speeches from last night.
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Karen Ackerman , political director of the AFL-CIO, discusses organized labor issues and the Democratic party.then
Meet the Delegates: Virginia'sGrindley Johnson
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The View From the Ethnic Press:Aswini Anburajan , a reporter with Feet in Two Worlds , a project of the Center for New York City Affairs at the New School, talks about the Democratic National Convention. - DNC Coverage: Hour 2 (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 26 August 2008)
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:08 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Sheila Krumholz , Executive Director of the Center for Responsive Politics, follows the money with a look at the convention sponsors and the latest in campaign fundraising.
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WNYC reporter,Bob Hennelly , previews tonight's speeches.
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Nate Silver , founder of FiveThirtyEight.com talks about the polls.
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Jonathan Alter , Senior Editor and Columnist for Newsweek Magazine, previews the Democratic National Convention.
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Meet the Delegates: California'sSheri Holland andTim Allison
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Margaret Cho , host of the new VH1 series, ?The Cho Show,? offers her cultural observations on Michelle Obama?s speech and the Democratic National Convention. - Maloney Goes to Denver (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:17 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
RepresentativeCarolyn Maloney (D-14), previews the Democratic National Convention and discusses the role of the New York delegation. - Team Obama (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:18 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Steve Hildebrand, deputy campaign manager for Senator Barack Obama, talks about the campaign from the Democratic National Convention. - Congressman/Rock Star (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:39 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
CongressmanJohn Hall is in Denver as part of the New York delegation. But he's also the co-founder of the band Orleans. Which means he knows a thing or two about standing on a stage in a giant stadium. We get his advice for Barack Obama, who will address thousands of supporters at Denver's stadium on Thursday night. - Meet the Delegates: New Jersey's Pamela Hughes (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:43 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
Brian talks with Pamela Hughes, a delegate from New Jersey. - The View From the Ethnic Press: Arab-Americans (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:34 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Antoine Faisal , publisher of the newspaper Aramica and a reporter withwith Feet in Two Worlds, a project of the Center for New York City Affairs at the New School, gives Arab-American perspectives on the presidential campaign and conventions. - From Nassau to Denver (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:05 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
Nassau County Executive,Thomas R. Suozzi , previews the Democratic National Convention. - Bidding on Biden (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:02 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Melissa Harris-Lacewell , Associate Professor of Politics and African American Studies at Princeton University, talks about the Obama-Biden ticket and the start of the Democratic National Convention. - Hillary Clinton in Denver (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:00 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
Live coverage of SenatorHillary Clinton speaking to the New York delegation in Denver. The theme? "We are united, we are together, and we are determined. Why is this so important? Well, I don't want to live through another Republican administration." - The 50-State Strategy (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:22 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Jim Dean , chairman of Democracy for America, discusses the Democratic National Committee's 50-state strategy. - Shel on Hil (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:38 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
New York State Assembly SpeakerSheldon Silver talks about Senator Clinton's speech to the New York Delegation. - Capehart Convention (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:21 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
Washington Post editorial writerJonathan Capehart weighs in on the convention, Senator Clinton's speech, and where the Democratic Party is heading. - Meet the Delegates: Illinois' John Sullivan (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:21 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
Brian talks with John Sullivan, a delegate from the state of Illinois. - Mo in CO (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:21 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
Humorist and bloggerMo Rocca talks about his experiences at the Democratic National Convention--and shares his appreciation for Joe Biden's sense of humor. - Speech Preview (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:21 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
WNYC Political Director,Andrea Bernstein , previews Monday night's speeches at the Democratic National Convention. - WNYC's Meet The Delegates (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 25 August 2008)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:21 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
All week long, The Brian Lehrer Show will be interviewing delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Web Exclusive - Heartland Politics (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 22 August 2008)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:14 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
WNYC's political director,Andrea Bernstein previews the Democratic Convention from St Louis. - More Green for the Men in Blue (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 22 August 2008)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:07 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
A proposed contract between New York City and the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association could mean higher starting salaries for the NYPD.Kathleen Lucadamo , City Hall Reporter for the Daily News, discusses the details of the deal. - Taste-ful Education (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 22 August 2008)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:45 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Justin Davidson , classical music and architecture critic at New York Magazine, wonders if it's possible to teach his son to have a "taste" for good music. - Crowdsourcing (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 22 August 2008)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:45 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Jeff Howe , contributing editor at Wired Magazine and author ofCrowdsourcing: Why the Power of the Crowd Is Driving the Future of Business , discusses his new book and the way new technology is changing business culture. - Open Phones: The Strangest Text (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 22 August 2008)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:14 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
Barack Obama is announcing his V.P candidate to millions of supporters by text message. What is the strangest news you have received by text?
Comment below! - Follow Up Friday: ?Ethnically Russian? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 22 August 2008)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:32 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
We received several comments on Brian?s reference to Ossetians as ?ethnically Russian.?Lincoln Mitchell , assistant professor in the school of international and public affairs at Columbia University, helps clear up the confusion. - 4 More Years (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 22 August 2008)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:12 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Bobby Ghosh , world editor and former Baghdad bureau chief for TIME Magazine, explains the agreement between the U.S. and Iraq for combat troop withdrawal by 2011. - Sports in Education (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 21 August 2008)
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:59 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Gordon Marino , Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Kierkegaard library at St.Olaf College, talks about the proper role of sports in a well-rounded education. - The HPV Vaccine (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 21 August 2008)
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:05 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Rita Rubin , medical reporter for USA Today and author of,What If I Have a C-Section (Rodale September 2004) , talks about the effectiveness of HPV vaccines. - Mixed Up (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 21 August 2008)
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:05 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
We're heading for a mixed-race future andCarmen Van Kerckhove , Co-Founder of New Demographic and founder and publisher of Racialicious.com, andJen Chau , Founder and Executive Director of Swirl, explain the implications and how Barack Obama's candidacy has changed the discussion about mixed-race identity. - Texting And Money Trails (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 21 August 2008)
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:05 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Micah Sifry , co-founder of Techpresident, talks about the text message announcement of Obama' VP choice. Plus,Massie Ritsch , Communications Director for the Center for Responsive Politics, joins Micah Sifry to talk about the campaign money trails. - Convention Protests: Past and Future (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 21 August 2008)
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:46 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Bob Hennelly , WNYC senior reporter, discusses the protesters who will be making their voice heard at the conventions in Denver and Minneapolis. Performance artistLizzie West is organizing a peace revival and benefit event at the RNC. - Text and Power (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 20 August 2008)
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:10 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
WNYC Political DirectorAndrea Bernstein discusses the buzz surrounding Obama's VP choice and if Hillary Clinton is still a realistic choice. - Foreign Policy (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 20 August 2008)
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:38 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
Former U.S. Senate Majority LeaderGeorge Mitchell who negotiated the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland,talks about diplomatic implications of the Georgian conflict and Musharref's resignation in Pakistan. - The Windy City (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 20 August 2008)
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:40 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)James Gallagher , senior vice president of Energy and Telecommunications with the New York City Economic Development Corporation, andJeff Ball , environmental news editor for the Wall Street Journal, discuss Mayor Bloomberg's plan to bring windmill power to New York City. - All Together Now (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 20 August 2008)
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:38 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
In his new bookThe Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism (Metropolitan Books, 2008),Andrew Bacevich , professor of international relations and history at Boston University, West Point graduate, and Vietnam veteran, critiques U.S. foreign policy and unilateral action but also points the finger at the U.S. citizenry. - Albany Update (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 20 August 2008)
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:12 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Fred Dicker , State Editor for the New York Post, gives us the latest on the budget negotiations in Albany. - Drinking Age Debate (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 20 August 2008)
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:12 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
You can vote, gamble, drive, go off to war at age 18, but you can't legally have a drink in the U.S. 114 college presidents are trying to reopen the debate about the drinking age, and to explain both sides areLaura Dean-Mooney , President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, andJohn McCardell , founder of Choose Responsibility and former president of Middlebury College in Vermont. - On the Campaigns (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 19 August 2008)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:00 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
New York Times op-ed columnistsGail Collins andDavid Brooks take their web-only "Conversation" to the air and discuss the presidential race. - Married Life (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 19 August 2008)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:00 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)James Braly , journalist and storytelling performer, talks about his new one-man show, Life in a Marital Institution. - 30 Issues in 30 Days: The Launch (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 19 August 2008)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:04 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
Leading up to the Presidential election, the Brian Lehrer Show will be looking at 30 Issues in 30 Days. This time around, you produce! Listeners will be able to submit, select, and actually produce the final segments as a group.Amanda Michel , Director of Off The Bus at Huffington Post andGlenn Reynolds , the man behind Instapundit serve as advisers for the project.
Stage one of the project is a nominating process to select the 30 issues. Click on the link below to suggest your topics and have your opinion heard! - Unconventional (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 19 August 2008)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:45 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Ron Paul , US Congressman from Texas (R-14)and Republican presidential candidate, talks about the widespread grassroots support behind his bid for the nomination and the Rally for the Republic, an event he'll be headlining during the Republican National Convention. - Sharp Shooter (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 19 August 2008)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:45 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
18-year-old rifle shooter,Sandra Fong , returns home to New York City after competing in Beijing. She joins us to talk about her Olympic experience. - Stating the State of the State (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 18 August 2008)
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:36 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
New York GovernorDavid A. Paterson talks about his first five months in office and what he expects going forward. - Words That Work (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 18 August 2008)
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:33 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Frank Luntz , pollster, consultant and author ofWords That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear , talks about the most important words of this year's Presidential election. - Sick and Detained (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 18 August 2008)
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:36 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Nina Bernstein , New York Times immigration reporter, and QueensCouncilman John Liu (D-20, discuss the death of a Queens father who died of cancer while in detention awaiting deportation. - Pakistan's Future (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 18 August 2008)
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:15 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Christine Fair , Senior Political Scientist with the Rand Corporation, talks about the future of US-Pakistan relations. - Open Phones: What Did Brian Miss? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 18 August 2008)
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:18 GMT Author: listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)
Brian's back after two weeks in the mountains, and the old adage about no big news happening in August certainly did not hold up. What stories - big and small - did he miss?
Comment below!

