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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, June 27, 2002
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    Mike Pesca is in for Brian Lehrer.
    As a Chief Economist at the World Bank, Nobel-laureate Joseph Stiglitz was once on the forefront of the movement for free trade. But after seeing the effects of IMF and World Bank prescriptions for faltering economies, Stiglitz changed his tune. Find out what Stigliz suggests now as an alternative model for economic development.

One Nation Under Zeus: Pledge of Allegiance Declared Unconstitutional

Dahlia Lithwick Senior Columnist at Slate.com

The Dog Days of Summer: The Statuary Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs at The World Trade Center

David Frei Spokesperson, DogNY (Dog New York). AKC

In The Belly Of The Beast: The Machinations of a Terror Organization.

Rohan Gunaratna Author Inside Al Qaeda (Columbia University Press, 2002) http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cup/

Debit To Society: Why New York's Smaller Banks Demand Bigger Fees

Susan Craine Consumer Advocate for NYPIRG

An Unnecessary Dosage of Economic Medicine: The Faults Of The IMF and World Bank

Joseph E. Stiglitz Winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Economics and Author "Globalization and Its Discontents"(W.W. Norton and Company, 2002)

The Supremes Have Left The Building: The Last Day of the Supreme Court's Current Term

Dahlia Lithwick Senior Columnist at Slate.com

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30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

Once again, 30 Issues in 30 Days is taking on the election season by going beyond the horse race and examining the real issues that are at stake for the people of New York and New Jersey in the Mayoral and Gubernatorial contest. See the schedule and help craft the segments at the 30 Issues Wiki!

Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary

The Brian Lehrer Show

Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of The Brian Lehrer Show.

A person dressed as a bear to represent a bear market performs outside the New York Stock Exchange on October 6, 200 in New York. Wall Street tumbled after the opening bell as fallout from the credit crisis triggered concerns about the economy and the Dow fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years.

Uncommon Indicators

The Brian Lehrer Show

The Brian Lehrer Show wants to hear how the economy is affecting the little things in your daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.

Help us map abandoned lots, stalled construction and unsold condos.

Digesting Politics

Brian, Bob, and Andrea

WNYC's political team of Brian Lehrer, Bob Hennelly, and Andrea Bernstein talk politics and more over lunch each week. Hear the latest episode and subscribe to the podcast here!

Video Picks

The Brian Lehrer Show

Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.