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The Brian Lehrer Show / October 20, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, October 20, 2003
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  • Bring Me The Check…In Three Hours

    New York restaurantgoers are used to getting the bill before they’ve even finished the main course. But the slow food movement is catching on, and it is now possible to eat a delicious meal prepared from locally-grown produce at a civilized pace in New York.

Patriot Games

Nat Hentoff Village Voice columnist and author, The War on the Bill of Rights and the Gathering Resistance (Seven Stories, 2003) on infringements on freedom and the subsequent backlash

Eating Escargot at a Snail's Pace

Ben Watson Senior Editor for Chelsea Green Publishing Company and co-editor of: The Slow Food Guide to New York City: Restaurants, Markets, Bars (Slow Food Guides) on where to linger over dinner in New York City and Patrick Martins President of Slow Food USA, and co-editor of: The Slow Food Guide to New York City: Restaurants, Markets, Bars (Slow Food Guides)

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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.