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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, July 10, 2002
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    In the Name of God

    Does Islam really say that terrorists will be rewarded with heavenly bliss? Or is anger toward the US more about hated American foreign policies than religious zealotry? Talk with John Esposito, a noted scholar on political Islam, as he clarifies misunderstandings of the religion and the supposed “clash of cultures.”

Keep Your Options Open: Bush's Meagre action on Corporate Stock Options

Gregg Ipp Economics reporter for the Wall Street Journal

Can Homelessness Be Eliminated? The Mayor's Plan To Provide Each Body A Roof And Four Walls

Linda Gibbs Commissioner of the Department of Homeless Services for New York City

Rebels With A Cause? A Brief History of Community Radio

Jesse Walker Associate Editor of Reason Magazine and Author, Rebels on the Air (NYU Press, 2002)

What Would Martin Luther Do? Should Lutherans Participate In Interfaith Events?

Rev. David Mahsman Director of News and Information for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and Executive Editor of The Reporter and The Lutheran Witness

What Would Mohammed Do? The Threat In The Islamic World

John Esposito Professor of Religion and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University and Author, Unholy War: Terror in the Name of Islam (Oxford University Press, 2002)

Open Phones

Speak Clearly, Please!

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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

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