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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 31, 2002

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, December 31, 2002
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  • Blessed Be The Week

    To mark the end of the year, Bill Falk of The Week is back for a special full-hour news quiz highlighting the weirdest and most obscure events of 2002. Test your knowledge on today's show for a chance to win a subscription to The Week...and find out who won our online giveaway.

Feeling the Draft

Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY 15th District-Upper Manhattan and Queens) wants to re-instate the draft.

Open Phones

Listeners have their say on military service and the draft.

$9 Billion and Counting

Owen Gleiberman, film critic for Entertainment Weekly and WNYC cultural advisor on film, explains why Hollywood is booming while TV and music are struggling.

Blessed Be The Week

Bill Falk, editor-in-chief of The Week brings back the annual end-of-the-year news quiz.

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.