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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 24, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, March 24, 2003
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  • What War Is Good For

    Former theology student Chris Hedges discovered war fifteen years ago and quickly became addicted. As a journalist working in Central America, the former Yugoslavia, and the Middle East, he chased danger and was enthralled by the terrible things he witnessed. After fifteen years dodging artillery, Hedges hung up his flak jacket and went to work reading Thucydides, Catullus, and Remarque. His new book, War Is A Force That Gives Us Meaning, is the product of the year he spent thinking about why people make war. Plus: the latest from Washington and Iraq.

Prisoner's Dilemma

John Donnelly, Washington reporter for the Boston Globe, on the latest developments from Washington and Jim Ross, senior legal advisor for Human Rights Watch, on the treatment of POWs

Desert Swarm

P. J. O'Rourke, correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly currently based in Kuwait, gives the pro-war report from the Gulf

What Is War Good For?

Chris Hedges, columnist for the New York Times, on the psychological effects of being a war correspondent and his book, War Is A Force That Gives Us Meaning (PublicAffairs, 2002)

Open Phones

Pro-war supporters call on the rally over the weekend

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.