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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, September 11, 2003
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  • 9/11—The Second Anniversary

    Today, on a special 3-hour edition of The Brian Lehrer Show that begins at 9, we’ll have special guests, live reports, and your calls. Among our guests will be author Frank McCourt to reflect on today’s anniversary, and Dr. James Forbes, the Senior Minister of Riverside Church, who will discuss New Yorkers’ spiritual lives since the September 11 attacks. During the broadcast of our show on 93.9FM, you can tune in to AM820 for the continuing live broadcast of the 9/11 anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero.

Open Phones/Tributes and Reflections

Live Ceremony from Ground Zero
Music: Bruce Springsteen, “Into the Fire”
Your calls acknowledging people who helped on 9/11

Frank McCourt

Frank McCourt, author, Angela's Ashes: A Memoir (Scribner, 1995), Tis: A Memoir (Touchstone Books, 2000), reflects on the second anniversary of 9/11

Open Phones/Tributes and Reflections

Live Ceremony from Ground Zero
Music: Marvin Gaye, “What’s Going On”
More of your calls on this anniversary

Dr. James Forbes

Dr. James Forbes, Senior Minister of Riverside Church, on spirituality among New Yorkers 2 years after the September 11 attacks
Music: Jeff Buckley, “Hallelujah”

Dr. Karen Zager

Dr. Karen Zager, psychologist practicing in New York, takes your calls on the psychological aftereffects of 9/11
Music: James Taylor, “Fire and Rain”

Open Phones/Tributes and Reflections

More of your calls, and your readings.

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

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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.