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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 26, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, May 26, 2003
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  • Jarhead

    Jarheaded Memories

    Americans went to Iraq and expected a quick and relatively bloodless win. But that wasn't the experience of former Marine, Anthony Swofford, a veteran of Desert Storm: "Men who go to war and live are spared for the single purpose of spreading bad news when they return, the bad news about the way war is fought and why." Also on the show: tax hikes, fare increases, more fines - and you can't even smoke for relief. And New York magazine's Chris Smith describes the scene of New Yorkers on the edge.

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.