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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 11, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, February 11, 2003
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  • Sad Clown

    The McDonald's franchise belongs to the rare club of brands whose symbolic value transcends the product it was designed to sell. There's even a "big mac index" to measure purchasing power in different countries. But recently Ronald McDonald has worn a sad clown face: for the first time in its 47-year history, the company has posted a quarterly loss. Also on the show: Economist editor Bill Emmott, City Council Speaker Gifford Miller, and how many casualties in Iraq?

Duct Tape and Cover

Charles Aswad, MD, executive vice president of the Medical Society of the State of NY and Jim Francis, senior vice president of Kroll inc, a security consulting, on preparing for terrorist attack

Gif Us a Break!

City Council Speaker Gifford Miller (D-5th district), wants the commuter tax to be reinstated

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Douglass Cassel, director, Center for International Human Rights at Northwestern University's School of Law and Beth Osborne Daponte, senior research scientist at the Heinz School of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University, on projecting the civilian casualty toll in a war on Iraq.

Lessons For The New Century

Bill Emmott, editor in chief of the Economist, says 21st century diplomats have a lot to learn from 20th century flubs

Sad Clown

Karen Springen, Chicago correspondent for Newsweek, explains Ronald McDonald's grimace

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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!

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