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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 27, 2002

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, December 27, 2002
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    Struck Out And Vanished

    Sometimes it takes one minor screw-up to sink a career. That's the situation of the nine shortstops, pitchers, and outfielders featured in a new book on great baseball players whose careers were unfairly cut short. Also on the show, supply-side economics takes a beating, and the threat to arts education in New York.

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Michael O'Hanlon, senior fellow for foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution on US Senator Patty Murray's comments on the connection between foreign aid and terrorism

To Grow First You Must Shrink

Stephen Moore, president of The Club for Growth, on the need to cut taxes (and reduce government intervention) to spur economic growth

One Small Step…Open Phones

Ila Gross, executive director of Learning Through An Expanded Arts Program (LEAP) on how arts education in the public schools could be affected by budget cuts and calls from educators and parents on the tough choices ahead because of the funding crunch

One Strike and You're Out!

Writer Christopher Bell on his book, Scapegoats: Baseballers Whose Careers Are Marked By One Fateful Play (McFarland, 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.