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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, May 23, 2003
  • Credit: graphic novelist Lance Tooks
    Graphic Novelist Lance Tooks

    Getting Graphic

    Eleven years after "Maus" won a Pulitzer Prize, the graphic novel industry is finally making good on its promise. Today a new generation of artist-scribes is taking on teen angst, race, and photo processing. Also on the show: why terrorism works, and a song contest that smoothes Europe's wrinkles.

Why Terror Works (And What We Can Do About It)

Richard Wolffe Senior Diplomatic Correspondent with Newsweek.

Music Is The Language Of Diplomacy

Tim Ochser arts and culture editor and editor of the Eurovision supplement at Baltic Times, an English language weekly newspaper published in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia explains the Eurovision Song Contest.
More about the Eurovision Song Contest

Nuclear Fallout

Mark Thompson, national security correspondent for Time Magazine, on the defense spending bill.

Open Phones

Listeners calls on whether Rudy's personal life should influence his political reputation.

Graphic Novelists

Lance Tooks graphic novelist Narcissa (Doubleday, 2002)

Leela Corman illustrator and cartoonist
Subway Series: A Story About A Girl (Alternative Comics, 2002)

Jason Little Cartoonist
Shutterbug Follies (Doubleday, 2002)

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.

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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