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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 22, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, September 22, 2003
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  • The Abuses of Sharia

    Today we look at “Sharia”—a Muslim legal system that has garnered attention lately for it’s harsh sentences, such as a stoning verdict for pre-marital sex in northern Nigeria. But Sharia as it’s practiced in that part of Africa may not be Sharia as it’s meant to be. Plus, how a new sense of aesthetics is permeating our lives, and the Monday news-from-the-Beltway wrap-up.

Blowin' in the Wind

Joel Mowbray, National Review correspondent on Iraq ,a UN resolution and other news from Washington DC

Hello, Dalai

open phones on the Dalai Lama’s appearance at Central Park this weekend, and on the increasing influence of Buddhism

The Abuses of Sharia

Carina Tertsakian, Researcher on Nigeria for Human Rights Watch on the harsh verdicts being meted out under Sharia in Nigeria and Shehu Sani, President, Civil Rights Congress, Kaduna, Nigeria devout Muslim and political candidate (Nigerian senate) who thinks Sharia is being used as a political tool

AIDS

Walter Armstrong, editor-in-chief, Poz magazine on whether AIDS/HIV has been glamorized in popular culture

Living for Design

Virgina Postrel, columnist and author, The Substance of Style: How the Rise of Aesthetic Value is Remaking Commerce, Culture, and Consciousness on the rise of aesthetics that is permeating our lives

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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.