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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 19, 2002

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, December 19, 2002
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  • Silvery Bells

    Soprano Beverly Sills lured millions to the opera, first with her voice, and then with her directorial savvy. The Brooklyn-born Belle Miriam Silverman is a true New York original, and she joins the show today to discuss the New York premiere of A View From The Bridge. Later on the show, our latest reading project gets started with the Weekly Standard's David Brooks, who says the farthest-out suburbs are fundamentally shifting the balance of power in the US to the Republican party. Also on the show, Consumer Affairs Commissioner Gretchen Dykstra.

Kissing Buildings?

Paul Goldberger, architecture critic of the New Yorker on the proposals for the World Trade Center site.

Beware of the Holidays!

Gretchen Dykstra, New York City Consumer Affairs Commissioner on sale scams, the earned income tax credit and other holiday cheer.

Silvery Bells

Beverly Sills, the longtime opera diva, master money-raiser, and chairwoman of the Metropolitan Opera talks about theatrical plays going to the opera.

Hail to the Office Park Dad!

David Brooks, senior editor of The Weekly Standard on the rise of exurbs and importance of the moderate Republican vote.

Open Phones

We hear listeners' comments on the WTC design proposals.

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.