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The Brian Lehrer Show / October 07, 2002

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, October 07, 2002
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    Cultural Smut

    Casino gambling and expansion has emerged as a central issue in the Connecticut gubernatorial race. Incumbent Governor John Rowland has come out against the licensing of more casinos, and his opponents are accusing him of flip-flopping on the issue for political advantage. The success of the Pequot’s Foxwoods casino gives the tribe tremendous influence, but Rowland is off the reservation. Author Jeff Benedict joins Brian to discuss Without Reservation, his new book about the politics of casino gambling. Also on the show, a visit to New York’s bawdiest cultural institution, The Museum of Sex, already known as, what else, MoSex.

Fly on the Wall

Doug Waller, Congressional Correspondent for Time Magazine, on the Congressional debates on Iraq.

Decisions for the Askin

Frank Askin, Law professor and founder of the Constitutional Litigation Clinic at Rutgers University, on the Supreme Court’s first day in session and whether the New Jersey election should be on the table.

Wampum Galore

Jeff Benedict, author of Without Reservation : How a Controversial Indian Tribe Rose to Power and Built the World's Largest Casino (Harpercollins, 2000), on gambling in Native American reservations in Connecticut.

Cultural Smut

Daniel Gluck, executive director and founder of the Museum of Sex, on the latest and raciest addition to New York City’s pantheon of museums.

The Church of Independence

Forrest Church, senior minister of the All Souls Unitarian Church in Manhattan and author of The American Creed (St. Martin's Press, 2002), on religious freedom as a fundamental American right.

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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!

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