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The Brian Lehrer Show / October 22, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, October 22, 2003
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  • Schott In The Heart

    Ben Schott has compiled some of the most delightful, mostly useless trivia into a new book. In Schott’s Original Miscellany, you can review the ten events that make up the decathlon, decode international washing symbols, and learn famous last words (“either that wallpaper goes, or I do”-Oscar Wilde).

Rall's Well

Ted Rall Cartoonist and columnist for Universal Press Syndicate, featured in The Village Voice and author: To Afghanistan and Back (Comics Lit 2003) on his recent cartoons and his trip to Afghanistan

Righting Human Wrongs

Geraldine Finucane Irish human rights activist and widow of murdered activist Pat Finucane and honoree at the Lawyers' Committee for Human Rights annual dinner on carrying on her slain husband's work and Archbishop Pius Ncube Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and honoree at the Lawyers' Committee for Human Rights annual dinner on his struggle for greater respect for human rights on the part of the Mugabe regime in Zimbabwe

Schott in the Dark

Ben Schott Author, Schott's Original Miscellany (Bloomsbury, 2003)quizzes listeners on the sophisticated brand of trivia found in his book

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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.