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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 29, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, September 29, 2003
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  • Trail-blazing with Ivins

    Columnist Molly Ivins riffs and rants on the Bush era in America, in her new book Bushwhacked
    . Across the world, a different kind of columnist, “The Bagdad Blogger”, known as Salam Pax, wrote about the times in Iraq. He joins Brian to talk about life during Sadam’s rule and after the American invasion. Also a review of the news in Washington.

Rice Dream

Ted Alden Washington reporter for Financial Times on the weekend’s 's Washington news and newsmakers (including National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice.)

The Blog of War

Salam Pax blogger and author, Salam Pax: The Clandestine Diary of an Ordinary Iraqi (Grove Press, 2003) recounts his experiences during the US war on Iraq

Pruning the Bushes

Molly Ivins Nationally syndicated columnist, best-selling author and co-author, Bushwhacked: Life in George W. Bush's America (Random House, 2003)

I Toll You So

Bruce Schaller of Schaller Consulting, former Deputy Director of Marketing Research and Analysis at New York City Transit, and author of a study saying traffic can be reduced in Brooklyn by adding bridge tolls. Sharing his findings on the traffic reducing effect of bridge tolls.

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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.