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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 20, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, May 20, 2003
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  • The Black and the Blue

    Author-attorney Heather MacDonald is a noted contrarian on policing. Racism, she writes, is not the problem black often leaders make it out to be. She's also argued that anti-war protests are a waste of police time and energy.

Trial and Terror

Josh Isay, Democratic consultant based in New York and Kelly Ann Conway, Republican pollster, CEO & President of The Polling Company based in Washington, DC, on the Democratic Presidiential candidates using terrorism as a campaign strategy.

Son of Sam

Francis Uy, Web coordinator at the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University, fights spam every way he can.

Black and Blue

Heather Macdonald, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, on her book, Are Cops Racist? How the War Against the Police Harms Black Americans (Ivan R. Dee, 2003)

Open Phones

Callers weigh in on the increased number of fines and tickets issued by the police.

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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.