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Going Rogue (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 20 November 2009)

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2008 GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin doesn't have an index in her new book, Going Rogue. Seyward Darby, assistant managing editor at The New Republic, tells us about the fun she had creating one.

Mammogram Confusion (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 20 November 2009)

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A federal advisory panel and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists made controversial recommendations this week for women to delay breast and cervical cancer screenings. Gina Kolata, science writer for the New York Times and author of Rethinking Thin: The New Science of Weight Loss--and the Myths and Realities of Dieting, provides analysis.

Hungry in New York (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 20 November 2009)

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Aine Duggan, The Food Bank for New York City's vice president of Research, Policy & Education, and Nurah Amat'ullah, executive director of the Islamic Women's Institute for Research and Development, discuss hunger in New York and demand at food pantries across the city.

FUF: Military Tribunals (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 20 November 2009)

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Following up on our coverage of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's trial in civilian court, Karen Greenberg, executive director of the Center on Law and Security at NYU Law School and author of The Least Worst Place: Guantanamo's First 100 Days, explains the history and use of military tribunals.

Outrage in The Bronx (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 20 November 2009)

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Bronx borough president Ruben Diaz, Jr. talks about his plans to reach out to gang leaders following the shooting of a teenage girl caught in crossfire.

Investigating Pharma Prices (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 20 November 200

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Duff Wilson, staff writer for The New York Times, discusses calls for a Congressional investigation into possible price gouging by pharmaceutical companies.

No Logo: One Decade Later (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 19 November 200

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Journalist and activist Naomi Klein discusses the ten-year anniversary of the release of her landmark book NO LOGO: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies.

Stealing Time (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 19 November 2009)

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Don't have time to listen to the entire show? Listen to this and you might gain it. Sue Shellenbarger, "Work & Family" columnist and senior writer for The Wall Street Journal, offers tips on managing time, deadlines and life.

Katrina Liability Ruling (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 19 November 2009

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A federal judge has ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers is liable for much of the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. H.J. Bosworth Jr., is the director of research at levees.org, the non-profit group founded to hold the corps responsible.

Bridging the Digital Gap: Internet Freedom in China (The Brian Lehrer Show:

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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: Censorship and blogging in China. Homework for next week: Africa Knows

Goldman Shares a Little. Small Businesses Benefit (The Brian Lehrer Show: T

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Goldman Sachs is sharing the wealth - some of it - through its 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative, which aims to offer business know-how and support to Main Street. Melissa Berman, President and CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors discusses whether it will repair the firm’s battered image. Then Gail Mellow, president of LaGuardia Community College explains how the Small Business Development Center will leverage its donation to help small businesses in NYC.

Flu Shots Hit the Streets (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 18 November 20

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The city is pushing people to visit clinics and get the H1N1 vaccine. WNYC's Fred Mogul, who has been reporting on this story extensively, discusses the city's plan, and why the shots are widely available in some areas but scarce in others. Dr. Sara Kenamore is a partner at Westchester Pediatrics in Hartsdale - she discusses how she's giving the flu shot and what her patients need to know.

Healthcare's Latest (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 19 November 2009)

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Details of the senate health care bill are coming to light. Washington Post Congressional Reporter Shailagh Murray parses what's in the legislation and what's not.

Water On The Moon (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 18 November 2009)

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NASA announced that there is definitely water on the moon. Denton Ebel, associate at the American Museum of Natural History and curator of their meteorite collection, explains NASA's findings and what it means about the origins of the solar system.

Eric Holder Testimony and Analysis (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 18 No

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Attorney General Eric Holder is testifying this morning about his decision to try self-professed 9/11 planner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a Manhattan civilian court. We play extended cuts, and Slate's senior editor Dahlia Lithwick offers analysis.

New Jersey in Fiscal Peril (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 18 November 2

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New Jersey has been added to Pew's list of states in fiscal peril. Barb Rosewicz, spokesperson for Pew Center on the States and managing editor of stateline.org, summarizes the report and investigates its implications for the tri-state area.

Afghan Endgame (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 18 November 2009)

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The President continues to weigh his options for Afghanistan when it comes to troop levels and basic strategy. Steve Clemons of the New America Foundation, who writes the popular blog The Washington Note, discusses the latest in mid-east policy.

Terror Trial and 9-11's Lasting Legacy (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 17

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The announced trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York City, and the ongoing war in Afghanistan are part of the continued legacy of the September 11th attacks. Two members of the 9-11 Comission, former New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean and Richard Ben-Veniste, author of The Emperor's New Clothes: Exposing the Truth from Watergate to 9/11, give their take.

Independent Bookstores (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 17 November 2009)

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Between the Kindle and Wal-Mart vs. Amazon price wars, what’s a bookstore to do? Three local independent booksellers talk about their business and the first Independent Bookstore Week NYC: Marva Allen, managing partner of Hue-Man Bookstore in Harlem, and Christine Onorati, owner of WORD bookstore in Greenpoint , and Sarah McNally, owner of McNally Jackson bookstore on Prince Street. Where do you buy books? Comment below. Check out the guests' book recommendations in The Scrapbook.

Movement in Brooklyn (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 17 November 2009)

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In the aftermath of the mass political engagement of youth in America during President Obama's campaign, Kevin Powell, Brooklyn-based community activist has written a new book, Open Letters to America: Essays by Kevin Powell, on his thoughts about the movement going forward.

Child Custody Changes (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 17 November 2009)

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Suzanne Riss, editor-in-chief of Working Mother Magazine, talks about the trend to award primary custody to stay-at-home dads, rather than working mothers.

Mistaken Recovery (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 17 November 2009)

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The website set up by the Obama Administration to track the stimulus dollars, recovery.gov, reported many jobs saved or created in congressional districts that don't exist. ABC News senior congressional correspondent, Jonathan Karl, discusses the error and what caused it.

Newly Elected: City Council 39 (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 17 November

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Brooklyn City Councilman-elect (D-39) Brad Lander looks ahead to his term in office representing Carroll Gardens, Kensington, Park Slope and Windsor Terrace in the city council.

Guantanamo Decision and Terror Trials (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 16 No

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Attorney General Holder's decision to try terror suspects in federal courts marks a turning point in the approach to combating terrorism, and the future of the Guantanamo base. Karen Greenberg, executive director of NYU's Center on Law and Security and the author of The Least Worst Place: Guantanamo's First 100 Days, puts it in context.

Security for the Terror Trial (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 16 November 2

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New Yorkers are divided on the plan to try self-described 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed in lower Manhattan. Paul Browne of the NYPD describes the negotiations that went into the decision and how local authorities are preparing for the trial.

Open Phones: KSM in NYC (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 16 November 2009)

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How do you feel about Khalid Shaikh Mohammed being tried in civilian court in New York? Comment below!

Africans and African Americans (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 16 November

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Milton Allimadi, publisher of Black Star News, talks about some of the sources of conflict between New York's African immigrant and African American residents.

Racing to the Top (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 16 November 2009)

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Merryl Tisch, chancellor of the New York Board of Regents, talks about New York's application for federal Race to the Top funds.

Albany: Gay Marriage Vote Today? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 16 Novembe

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The special legislative session in Albany continues today. Ken Lovett, Daily News Albany bureau chief, and Michael Lavers, mid-atlantic editor for EDGE Publications, an online LGBT newspaper, talks about the expected vote on marriage equality in Albany this week. Then Ken Lovett stays on to talk other Albany news.

Reconciling Congress (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 16 November 2009)

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The Guantanamo decision isn't the only big news out of Washington this week. With health care, Afghanistan, and bank reform on its plate, Congress has lots of business to take care of. Todd Zwillich, Washington correspondent for the Takeaway, discusses the upcoming week. He also explains how things will get done (or not done): reconciliation, fillibuster, cloture, and other congressional procedures that shape the way bills become laws.

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