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The Brian Lehrer Show / October 28, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, October 28, 2003
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  • Rummy Punch

    His shoot-from-the-hip style has made defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld a media darling. But he has also ruffled congressional feathers with “disrespectful” behavior. Rumsfeld Biographer Midge Decter says he’s one of America’s best assets.

The Hard Truth About "Soft Targets"

Fawaz A. Gerges holds the Christian Johnson Chair in Middle East Studies at Sarah Lawrence College The Islamists and the West (soon to be published by Cambridge University Press) analyzes the worsening security situation in Iraq and Jonathan Capeheart deputy editorial page editor at the Daily News argues for resumption of major combat operations in Iraq

New Jersey Dreaming

Bob Hennelly WNYC New Jersey correspondent on New Jersey elections

Rummy Punch

Midge Decter author, Rumsfeld: A Personal Portrait (HarperCollins, 2003) thinks Donald Rumsfeld is the President's best asset

Presidential Press Conference

live broadcast of President Bush's press conference on Iraq and impending legislation

Press Conference Commentary

Midge Decter author, Rumsfeld: A Personal Portrait (HarperCollins, 2003) offers commentary on President Bush's press conference

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.