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The Brian Lehrer Show / June 12, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, June 12, 2003
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  • Paul The Apostle

    To his enemies, New York Times Columnist Paul Krugman is "America's most dangerous liberal pundit" (National Review Online), but his friends call him "invaluable" (The Nation). Whether it's the tax cut or the war in Iraq, Krugman opposes nearly everything President Bush does. Also on the show: El Diario/La Prensa publisher Rossana Rosado, and the Justice Department responds to its critics.

Mending the Road Block

Anne Kornblut, senior political correspondent for The Boston Globe; Khalid Turaani, executive director of American Muslims for Jerusalem and Josh Block, spokesperson for American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), on what next for the US approach to the Middle East

Yeerrrr Out!

WNYC’s Andrea Bernstein, a reporter for the New York Observer, on the eviction policy of New York's homeless shelters

Open Phones

Listeners calls on news stories that aren't getting enough coverage

Feliz Noventa Cumpleaños!

El Diario/ La Prensa publisher Rossana Rosado on El Diario's 90th birthday

A Bird in the Hand Is Worth Two for the Bush

Paul Krugman, New York Times columnist, professor of economics at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of International Relations and author of The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century (WW Norton, Sept. 2003), on finding Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction and Bush’s tax plan

The Passing of TV's Elder Statesman

Howard Kurtz, Washington Post's media reporter, and host of CNN's Reliable Sources, on the career of David Brinkley who passed away today

With Liberty and Justice For All

Mark Corallo, spokesperson for the ustice Department, on why the Justice Department wants to expand its powers under a new Patriot Act

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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

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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.