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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, September 12, 2003
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    Patriot Games

    In a speech two days ago, on the eve of the 9/11 anniversary, President Bush said the Patriot Act isn’t strong enough, despite the fact that many critics who think the Act as it now stands is eroding civil rights. We’ll debate the merits of this post-9/11 legislation. Then, what is the sound of one punk-rocking, monster-movie-making, Zen Master teaching? Well, it’s not the sound of your mother’s Buddhist master. Here’s a spiritual teacher who wants to be reborn as a pair of Lucy Liu’s panties! It’s the New Age meets hardcore. Also, creative writing from people whose voices aren’t normally heard—the poor, the homeless, and the mentally ill, among others.

Patriot Games

Udi Ofer, Director, NYCLU's Bill of Rights Defense Campaign and Heather Macdonald, Senior Fellow At the Manhattan Institute, and author, Are Cops Racist? How the War Against the Police Harms Black Americans (Ivan R. Dee, January, 2003) -—is the Patriot Act "Strengthening America" or diluting the Bill of Rights?

Karmic Headbang

Brad Warner, author, on his book, Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock, Monster Movies, and the Truth about Reality (Wisdom Publications, 2003)

Muslim American; American Muslim

Muqtedar Khan, Professor of International Affairs at Adrian College; Visiting Scholar, Brookings Institution; and author, American Muslims: Bridging Faith and Freedom (Amana Publications, 2002), on shifting domestic priorities of American Muslims in the post 9/11 world

The Writings on the Wall

Lorraine Theordor, New York Writers Coalition workshop participant and Antonia Maldonado, New York Writers Coalition workshop participant and Aaron Zimmerman, Founder and Director, New York Writers Coalition, on a program that teaches writing to marginalized New Yorkers

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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.