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Friday, September 19 2014

  • Brian Lehrer Weekend: Dress Codes, Against Football, Hacking the Breast Pump September 19, 2014

    Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them: dress codes and gender, a football fan's lament, and building a better (and quieter) breast pump. (article)

  • Hi. Could You Call Us? September 19, 2014

    Help us mark the Brian Lehrer Show's 25th anniversary! We're looking for listeners and fans who want to leave a message introducing our series on 25 years of important stories. (article)

  • Megatrends: Climate Change; Women’s Rights September 19, 2014

    Comedian Lizz Winstead on&nbsp;women&rsquo;s reproductive rights, global ambassadors ahead of this weekend&rsquo;s huge climate march; and a look at megatrends like globalization and erratic weather. (episode)

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    • Are Bikes Cars? September 19, 2014

      A lawsuit alleges that cyclists are being unfairly treated as motor vehicles by the NYPD. How much do the letter of the law and the unspoken rules of the road treat them the same way?

    • The People's Climate March and Movement September 19, 2014

      Will you be marching on Sunday? Three guests from around the world talk climate change and what&nbsp;this Sunday's People's Climate March plans to accomplish.

    • "From V to Shining V" September 19, 2014

      Lady Parts Justice&nbsp;is organizing a day of action next week to raise awareness about women's reproductive rights and ask the question: Why don't women have a day anyway?

    • What Will The World Look Like In 2030? September 19, 2014

      &nbsp;A former analyst for the National Intelligence Council&nbsp;explains&nbsp;what&nbsp;global trends -- like the growth of the middle class -- will mean for stability worldwide.

    • Follow Up Friday: Recycling Bags and Foam; School Uniforms September 19, 2014

      A follow-up on two things that came up this week: Can you recycle plastic bags and styrofoam? And should students wear uniforms?