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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 15, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, May 15, 2003
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  • What's MTA Minus 50 Cents?

    A State Supremem Court Judge has given the MTA two weeks to roll back the 50-cent fare increase. But what about an appeal? Join Brian and a group of reporters for more on the MTA, the Lemrick Nelson verdict and Governor Pataki's vetos.

The MTA Must Try Again

State Senator David Paterson of the 29th District (part of northern Manhattan) and Democratic Senate leader, on the Straphangers' victory

Fair Rejection

Frank Padavan, Republican state senator for the 11th District (part of Queens), on the Senate plans to override the guv's veto and the MTA ruling

Black Humor

Damali Ayo, artist and creator of rent-a-negro.com, rents herself out to the black-deprived

Queen of the Desert

Queen Noor of Jordan, on her book, Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life (Hyperion, 2003)

Shipping Peace

David Shipler, former reporter with the New York Times and author of the Pulitzer Prize winning book, Arab and Jew: Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land (Penguin, 2002), on the roadmap for establishing peace in Israel and Palestine

Fielding Questions

Paul O'Neill, former right-fielder for the New York Yankees, on his book, Me and My Dad (William Morrow, 2003)

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30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.