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The Brian Lehrer Show / October 16, 2002

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, October 16, 2002
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  • Dinesh D'Souza

    Go Right, Young Man

    Think young is synonymous with liberal and Democrat? Young conservative, author, and darling of the right Dinesh D’Souza joins Brian to discuss his new book in which he continues his critique of liberalism and its effect on media, popular culture, and politics. Rather than undermining debate and expression, D’Souza says conservatives are more faithful to the original principles of the American Revolution, while supposedly tolerant liberals brook no dissent from the party line.

When Harlem Is Not A Home

City Councilman Philip Reed (D-8th District-Manhattan and Bronx) opposes the Mayor's proposed East Harlem housing project for the homeless who are mentally ill.

Going Mental

Clifford Levy, reporter for the New York Times, on Pataki's management of the Department of Health

Sorrow In The Land Of Aus

Louise Maher, morning host at 666 Canberra Radio, and Washington correspondant Leigh Sales, both for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, on what the Australian government knew before the Bali explosion.

Higher Intelligence

Kenneth Pollack, former Director for Gulf Affairs at the National Security Council, and author of The Threatening Storm (Random House, 2002), makes the case for an attack on Iraq and Listeners on whether they were convinced by Pollack's argument.

Go Right, Young Man!

Dinesh D'Souza on his book Letters to a Young Conservative (Basic Books, 2002)

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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.