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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 26, 2002

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, August 26, 2002
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    Atlas Shrugs

    Ten years ago, World leaders converged in Brazil for a mammoth summit on how to improve living conditions across the globe. The meeting spawned dozens of treaties, many considered groundbreaking, and seemed like a much-needed response to the world’s hunger, poverty and environmental problems. But a decade later, many of the promises remain unfulfilled. And the second Earth summit, kicking off in Johannesburg today proceeds with more meager expectations. Find out what if the latest international brainstorming session can make any difference. Also on the show, Carl McCall is beating Andrew Cuomo in the list of endorsements for the Democratic primary. Find out how ethnic communities feel about the possible future Governor of New York. And some doctors say malpractice insurance is too much for them to stay in business. Hear what they have to say.

Mehiel's on Wheels

Joel Siegel, political correspondent for the Daily News, reports the latest news in the gubernatorial primary race

The Minority Report

Lorraine Cortes Vázquez, president of the Hispanic Federation and Yvette Jackson, director of community Outreach at Citizens Union, discuss Latino and African-American issues in the gubernatorial election

Malpractice Makes Perfect

Blair Horner, attorney at the New York Public Interest Research Group and Gerard Conway, director of governmental affairs at the Medical Society of the State of New York, debate whether medical malpractice insurance costs are too high.

Atlas Shrugs

Francis Seymour, director of the Institution and Governance Program at the World Resources Institute, gives her take on the Earth Summit in Johannesburg

Life and Limb

Janet Sternburg, Phantom Limb: A Memoir (Davidson & Choy, 2002), talks about how the phantom limb metaphor applies to losing a parent

Wha'd I miss?

Callers give Brian the low-down on the past week's most important news.

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30 Issues in 30 Days

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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

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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

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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.