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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 25, 2002

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, September 25, 2002
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    Catch As Kasky Can

    San Francisco activist Mark Kasky recently sued Nike making deceptive statements about their labor practices in their ads, and the California Supreme Court found in his favor. But don't companies enjoy the same free speech protections citizens do? The US Supreme Court will soon decide. Later, Connecticut Republican Christopher Shays is one of the voices of moderation in the House of Representatives, best known for co-sponsoring campaign finance legislation. Now he wants an investigation of how 9/11 happened. Plus, no hope in dope?

Chris And Tell

Christopher Shays, Congressman (R-CT 4th District), discusses the independent commission investigating 9/11 and whether he’s going to sue the Federal Election Commission

Too Close to McCall

WNYC's Andrea Bernstein reports on the new Quinnipiac poll that shows McCall trailing Pataki by only a few percentage points

Wanna Do Some 'Juana?

Wilkie Wilson, research professor of Pharmacology & Cancer Biology at Duke University and co-author of Just Say Know (W.W. Norton & Company, 2002) and Buzzed (W.W. Norton & Company, 1998), dispells some misconceptions about marijuana.

Catch As Kasky Can and Don’t Just Say It

Environmental activist Marc Kasky is suing Nike for alleged false advertising and Tom Goldstein, attorney for Nike from Goldstein & Howe, says if Nike CEO Phil Knight loses the right to free speech so will everyone else.

Go North!

Marcus Noland, senior fellow at the Institute for International Economics, is pleased with the newly established investment zone in North Korea

Open Phones

Listeners comment on tactless lyrics, violent parents and other uncivil occurrences at sport events

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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.