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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 11, 2002

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, December 11, 2002
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  • The Caucasian Chalk Circle: Russian-Chechen History, Part Two

    When the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, "captive nations" like Lithuania and Armenia obtained their long-sought independence. But many minorities remained within Russia, none more secession-minded than the Chechens. Chechnya fought two wars for independence in the 1990s, the second of which continues to drag on with no end in sight. Today, a catalog of missed opportunities. Also on the show, what religious leaders have to say about a holy war by the rivers of Babylon, what Ed Koch has to say about the transit workers, and Bloomberg on housing.

House of Pain

Commissioner Jerilyn Perine of Department of Housing Preservation and Development on the mayor's housing policy

Ghosts of Transit Strikes Past

Listeners' memories on past transit strikes and taxi and limo drivers show their solidarity with transit workers

"Don't Let These Bastards Bring the City to Its Knees"

Former New York mayor Ed Koch wants the transit workers to back down

The Caucasian Chalk Circle: Chechen-Russian History, Part II

Miriam Lanskoy, a doctoral candidate at Boston University and a researcher at the Institute for the Study of Conflict, Ideology and Policy, on the beginnings of the conflict between Russia and Chechnya.

Onward Christian Soldier

James Skillen, president for the Center for Public Justice www.cpjustice.org and Sister Mary Elizabeth Clark, a lobbyist with Network, a National Catholic Social Justice Lobby and Sister of St. Joseph disagree on whether the war on Iraq is justified according to Christian teaching.

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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.