The Scrapbook

Morning Edition host Amy Eddings talked about her story on the debate over incinerating New York City's garbage to produce electricity on The Brian Lehrer Show on March 30, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 03:45 PM

Radio Rookie Rocky Tayeh appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show on March 30, 2007. He talked about his decision to get lap band surgery, and what life is like now that he's 200 pounds lighter.

Posted by Seamus at 02:36 PM

Dr. Joan Roberts, chemistry professor at Fordham University, examines the current state of artificial light on The Brian Lehrer Show. March 29, 2007

Posted by Seamus at 02:05 PM

Marianne Maloney, lighting designer and founder of Filament 33, discusses the importance of light in our daily lives on The Brian Lehrer Show. 3/29/2007.

Posted by Seamus at 02:04 PM

Cora Daniels, author of "Ghetto Nation" poses outside The Brian Lehrer Studio after talking to us about her new book and the cultural significance "ghetto". 3/29/2007

Posted by Seamus at 02:04 PM

Peter Sokolow, the legendary klezmer pianist, talks about his music career and on being inducted into City Lore's People's Hall of Fame. The Brian Lehrer Show, March 28, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 02:44 PM

Dave Isay, public radio producer, poses outside the Brian Lehrer studio after discussing his new StoryCorp project, which gathers the life stories of African-American families across the country. March 28, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 02:42 PM

Dave Isay, public radio producer, poses outside the Brian Lehrer studio after discussing his new StoryCorp project, which gathers the life stories of African-American families across the country. March 28, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 02:42 PM

Sen. John Kerry joined us on The Brian Lehrer Show to discuss his plan to investigate the deal between DirectTV and Major League Baseball, which could limit the availability of some televised games. March 28, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 02:41 PM

Senate Backs Pullout Proposal (Washington Post)

Standoff Over Britons Held in Iran Escalates (NY Times)

Govt. Eyes Changes in Species Protection (Washington Post/AP)

With Local Figures on the Ballot, Others May Shun an Early Primary (NY Times)

Call to Increase M.R.I. Use for Breast Exam (NY Times)

Obituary: Paul C. Lauterbur, 77, Dies; Won Nobel Prize for M.R.I. (NY Times)

Spitzer Bruised but Unbowed in Budget Deal (NY Sun)

Columbia Eviction Plans Stir Concern in Harlem (NY Sun)

Gay Wins Historic S.I. Vote (NY Post)

Rush & Molloy: Violent clash of Styles disrupts The Times

Fire Island chief, 3 cops indicted in 'egregious' beating of tourist (NY Daily News)

Posted by leboheme at 02:11 PM

Cultural critic Clive James discussed his new book, Cultural Amnesia, on The Brian Lehrer Show on March 26, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 12:44 PM

Moe Fishman, a Veteran of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War, appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show on March 23, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 12:51 PM

Sarah Henry, chief curator of the Museum of the City of New York, and Tom Mellins, curator of special exhibitions, discussed the new exhibit Facing Fascism: New York and the Spanish Civil War on The Brian Lehrer Show on March 23, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 12:48 PM

Iran Detains British Sailors in Iraq Waters (NY Times)

Ex-Deputy of Interior Dept. to Plead Guilty (NY Times)

Malignant Cancer Found In Right Rib Of Elizabeth Edwards (USA Today)

New to Job, Gates Argued for Closing Guantanamo (NY Times)

E-Mails Show Machinations to Replace Prosecutor (Washington Post)

Rat Poison Found In Pet Food (USA Today)

In Secret, Polygamy Follows Africans to N.Y. (NY Times)

Wide Range of Spending in N.J. Schools, Data Show (NY Times)

In Surge in Manhattan Toddlers, Rich White Families Lead Way (NY Times)

Weekend Subway Guide (NY Post)

Posted by leboheme at 11:56 AM

House Panel Authorizes Subpoenas of Officials (Washington Post)

Prosecutor Says Bush Appointees Interfered With Tobacco Case (Washington Post)

15 Die When Somalis Try to Disarm Rebels (NY Times)

F.D.A. Rule Limits Role of Advisers Tied to Industry (NY Times)

Italy Swapped 5 Jailed Taliban for a Hostage (NY Times)

Edwards To Hold News Conference On Wife's Health (CNN)

State Lawmakers Vote for An Early Presidential Primary (Newsday)

Debate Over a Web Site About Parking and Permits (NY Times)

Staten Grows On Us: No. 2 Census Gainer (NY Post)

Posted by leboheme at 11:09 AM

Mitchelle and Jason and Jason's mother looking at the view outside the WNYC offices after their interview on the Brian Lehrer Show, 3/21/07

Posted by Seamus at 01:17 PM

A listener sent us this list of websites dedicated to debunking urban legends and myths:

snopes.com

michaelbluejay.com

hoax-slayer.com

truthorfiction.com

knowledgehound.com

urbanlegends.about.com

wussu.com

truthminers.com

Posted by leboheme at 03:17 PM

Benjamin Barber, University of Maryland professor and author of "Consumed: How Markets Corrupt Children, Infantilize Adults, and Swallow Citizens Whole", discusses the conflicts between capitalism and American-style democracy. March 20, 2007 on The Brian Lehrer Show.

Posted by Seamus at 01:06 PM

Anne Lamott, author of "Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith", poses with Eartha Kitt. She appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show and shared stories from her life as a born-again left-wing writer. March 20, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 12:40 PM

Senator Insists Bush Aides Testify Publicly (NY Times)

U.S. and Israel Disagree on Palestinian Contacts (NY Times)

Democrats In Congress Kick Oversight Into Overdrive (LA Times)

City Vows to Improve Aid to Homeless Families (NY Times)

In Robot Battle, Students Are Engineered To Win (NY Sun)

'Green Light' For Scalpers (NY Post)

Student Free Speech Vs. School Drug Policy (Christian Science Monitor)

Pet Food Is Recalled After Link to Animal Deaths (NY Times)

The Media Equation: All the World's a Story (NY Times)

Different Morning Newscast for Public Radio Listeners (NY Times)

Posted by leboheme at 10:54 AM

China Approves Property Law, Strengthening Its Middle Class (NY Times)

Rove Is Linked to Early Query Over Dismissals (NY Times)

With Earlier Primary, Calif. Reshapes Race (Washington Post)

Mystery Bell Witness A Dud (NY Daily News)

Cuomo Eyes Big 'Scam' On Campus (NY Post)

'Right' On, Gov: Conservative Boss Backs Budget In Stunner (NY Post)

Critics See Signs of Segregation In a Proposed West Side Tower (NY Sun)

Doctoroff Warns of Problems With East Side Subway Plan (NY Sun)

The Mystery of the Disappearing Shake: SOLVED (gothamist.com)

Posted by leboheme at 01:59 PM

Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Confesses to Attacks (Washington Post)

If Elected: Clinton Says Some G.I.'s in Iraq Would Remain (NY Times)

Sununu Calls For Gonzales' Firing (NH Union Leader)

Witness' '50-Shot' Shocker (NY Post)

Uniformed Eyes and Ears on the Front Lines (NY Times)

Dying Woman Loses Appeal on Marijuana as Medication (NY Times)

As A Child, Obama Crossed A Cultural Divide In Indonesia (LA Times)

A Dead Swindler Holds Sway Over South Africa (NY Times)

Mayor's Housing Program Reaches the One-Third Mark (NY Times)

Metal-Bat Ban A Hit In Council (NY Post)

Imaginary Friends (New Yorker Magazine)

Posted by leboheme at 01:25 PM

'Mistakes' Made on Prosecutors, Gonzales Says (NY Times)

White House Cites Lax Voter-Fraud Investigations in U.S. Attorneys' Firings (Washington Post)

E-Mails Detail White House Tactics Behind Firings (LA Times)

'No Child' Target Is Called Out of Reach (Washington Post)

Seas Yield Surprising Catch of Unknown Genes (Washington Post)

Start-Up Fervor Shifts to Energy in Silicon Valley (NY Times)

City Closing Restaurants Since Video (NY Times)

Latex, Vinyl, 0r Soap? (NY Times)

FDNY Stomping Mad Over St. Pat's Insult (NY Post)

City Hall Park Throws Off Its Chains (Village Voice)

Posted by leboheme at 12:12 PM

Jonathan Bowles is the Director of The Center for an Urban Future, and the author of the study "A World of Opportunity" on the the contribution of immigrant entrepreneurs to New York City's economy. He appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show on March 12, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 02:12 PM

The Chief Judge of the State of New York, Judith Kaye, appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show on March 12, 2007. She took calls from listeners on proposed changes to divorce laws in New York and other subjects.

Posted by Seamus at 02:08 PM

Halliburton Moving C.E.O. From Houston to Dubai NY Times

Gonzales Should Quit, Senator Says NY Times

At the End of Life, a Racial Divide Washington Post

Terrorists Proving Harder to Profile Washington Post

Yvette Clarke Plays It Cool, On Clinton and Congress NY Sun

Last Hurrah for a Gay Playground NY Times

Strapped cop cadets offered $500 card to make ends meet NY Daily News

Eatery Closures Triple in City's Rat Crackdown NY Post

To Have, Hold and Cherish, Until Bedtime NY Times

Posted by leboheme at 08:54 AM

NY Daily News immigration columnist and Director of the The CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project Allan Wernick appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show on March 9,2007.

Posted by Seamus at 02:37 PM

The Senior Policy Analyst at the Coalition for the Homeless Patrick Markee talked about an increase in homelessness in New York City on The Brian Lehrer Show on March 9, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 02:35 PM

Lee Bollinger, President of Columbia University, talks to listeners on the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC about the university's controversial expansion project in the Manhattanville section of West Harlem. 03/08/07

Posted by Seamus at 01:37 PM

'Monologues' Spurs Dialogue on Taste and Speech (NY Times)

Access to Mayor Doesn' t Solve All Problems (NY Times)

Chinese Orphan's Journey to Jewish Rite of Passage (NY Times)

Bush Deflects Pressure To Give Libby a Pardon (Washington Post)

At a Camp In Chad, Hope Wanes (Washington Post)

Brazil, US look for an ethanol alliance (Christian Science Monitor)

Eugene Called Self Doctor, But Never Licensed in U.S. (NY Sun)

Many N.Y. Cab Drivers Are American, Records Show (NY Sun)

Posted by leboheme at 08:59 AM

Democrats Alter Plan To Restrict Iraq War (Washington Post)

Apologies, Anger at Walter Reed Hearing (Washington Post)

Bush to Set Out Shift in Agenda on Latin Trip (NY Times)

New York's Spitzer Looks To Schwarzenegger For Inspiration (LA Times)

No Apology for Sex Slavery, Japan's Prime Minister Says (NY Times)

For Sex Offenders, a Dispute Over Therapy's Benefits (NY Times)

VA Hosp Is Bx. Walter Reed, Say Angry Kin (NY Daily News)

Gov't Jobs Make N.Y. A Work Force (NY Post)

Teachers Open a Campaign Against Spitzer (NY Sun)

Insufferable Clinginess, or Healthy Dependence? (NY Times)

Posted by leboheme at 10:29 AM

No U.S. Backup Strategy For Iraq (Washington Post)

'It Is Just Not Walter Reed'(Washington Post)

U.S. Predicting Steady Increase for Emissions (NY Times)

In Guatemala, Officers' Killings Echo Dirty War (NY Times)

$Hocking! Con Ed In Bid To Boost Charges (NY Post)

A Record of Failure at Center for Sex Offenders (NY Times)

It's Pork. It's a Pet Project. It's a Chrismas Tree. (NY Times)

Whole Foods Readies First of Four New Branches in City (NY Sun)

Posted by leboheme at 03:08 PM

Erline Browne, a nanny and an organizer for Domestic Workers United, appeared on the Brian Lehrer Show on March 2, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 02:04 PM

The lead organizer of Domestic Workers United, Ai-Jen Poo, appeared on the Brian Lehrer Show on March 2, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 01:59 PM

Neil Selkirk, a photographer who shot the images in the book Lobbyists, was on the Brian Lehrer Show on March 2, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 01:56 PM

Dr. Lynn Silver, Assistant Commissioner for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control at the Department of Health and Mental Hygene, appeared on the Brian Lehrer Show on March 2, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 01:53 PM

U.S. Concedes Uncertainty on North Korean Uranium Effort (NY Times)

Iran to Join Iraq Talks in Highest Contact With U.S. in 2 Years (NY Times)

Hospital Officials Knew of Neglect (Washington Post)

With Witnesses at Risk, Murder Suspects Go Free (NY Times)

Accord on Bill to Detain Sex Offenders (NY Times)

That's A Bad Way To Treat WTC Ills (NY Daily News)

Firm To Track Cops' Frisk-y Biz (NY Daily News)

Schools Backlash Gathers: Albany Effort Afoot To Cut Power of Mayor (NY Sun)

Hoping to Quiet Critics, Bloomberg Picks a Parent in Chief for the City's Schools (NY Times)

Clubs To Play It 'Safe' As Crackdown OK'd (NY Post)

Stephen Hawking Plans Prelude to the Ride of His Life (NY Times)

Face Book: A Fighter for Colleges That Have Everything but Status (NY Times, 2/28/2007)

Posted by leboheme at 09:31 AM