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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 16, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, May 16, 2003
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  • A Capital Idea

    Washington, DC, Mayor Anthony Williams recently caused a stir when he reversed his longstanding oppostion to school vouchers. "We've got a model we've been using for 140 years," he said in a recent interview. "I think it's time to try something else." Also on the show: how technology can reduce your workload while making you look busy.

Crowning Achievement

Norman Reimer, president-elect of the New York County Lawyer's Association, and a partner at Gould, Fishbein, Reimer and Gottfried, on the allegation that Lemrick Nelson's former defense lawyer lied about his client's confession

Cut Me Some Slack

Don Pavlish, founder of donsbosspage.com, a website for slackers, says the high tech office makes slacking easier

Word Up

Steve Kleinedler, senior editor at the American Heritage Dictionary, on his book, One Hundred Words Every High School Graduate Should Know (Houghton Mifflin, 2003)

A Black Sheep

Anthony Williams, mayor of Washington DC, on why he’s changed his mind and supports school vouchers

Open Phones

Listeners comment school vouchers and whether they should be brought to New York

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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!

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.