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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 16, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, September 16, 2003
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  • The Middle Will Not Hold

    Would you say you’re in the middle class, but are rarely able to save? Do you spend more than half of your income on essentials? You’re hardly alone. We’ll talk with former mayoral candidate Freddy Ferrer—now president of The Drum Major Institute, which released a study today showing that New York is becoming a city of the very rich and the very poor. Plus, the unlikely congressional ambitions of a Nuyorican building super, and fictional & nonfiction takes on the interplay of religion and psychology.

The Beat of their Own Drum

Fernando Ferrer, President of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy, and former Bronx Borough President, on a new poll on the fragility of the middle class, and his views on nonpartisan elections.

Super Man

Nelson Antonio Denis, writer/director of "Vote for Me!", and former NY State Assemblyman, talks about his film, which chronicles the unlikely Congressional ambitions of a Nuyorican building super

True Concessions

Eva Moskowitz, Councilwoman, Manhattan-4th District, on the new "thin" contract proposed by Randi Weingarten of the Teachers Union

Faith Challenged

Rachel Basch, fiction writing teacher and author, on her novel, The Passion of Reverend Nash (W.W. Norton), about a female minister who faces personal and professional crises

The Book of Genesis

Dennis Shulman, Psychoanalyst, Rabbi, and author, on the psychological significance of the first book of the bible The Genius of Genesis (iUniverse, Inc.)

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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.