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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 18, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, February 18, 2003
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    No Alternative?

    In recent years, a growing number of alternative schools in New York have been given the mission to create innovative curricula. But the new Chancellor's plans to rein in the curricular independence of 1,000 of the system's 1,200 schools makes some teachers fret that their schools will wither. And besides not being able to march, some protesters weren't even allowed to get to the United Nations last Saturday. Also, a liberal theory of history: why free markets, democracy and peace have prevailed.
    Click here to see a list of our listeners' favorite protest signs.

Imperial Notions

Michael Mandelbaum, American Foreign Policy Professor at the School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of Ideas That Conquered the World (Public Affairs, 2002), on the divisions between the US and "old Europe" over war with Iraq and the triumph of free market liberalism

"Real Men Know When to Pull Out!"

Shaila Dewan Metro reporter for the New York Times on the barriers in the anti-war protest at the UN

PENNY from Heaven

Camilla Saly, Technology staff director in the alternative high schools superintendency for alternative, adult, and continuing education programs and a member of the Progressive Educators Network of New York (PENNY)on how Chancellor Joel Klein's proposal for a uniform curriculum will affect the city's alternative schools

Signs of the Times

A highlight of the most creative signs from Saturday's anti-war protest

Open Phones

Listeners call on the UN protest

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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

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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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