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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 05, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, November 05, 2003
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  • Down With Love

    Arranged marriage has already been largely discarded in western societies—should we now do away with elective marriage as well? Media studies professor Laura Kipnis recently published a stunning indictment of matrimony, arguing that we should pursue sexual gratification alone.

Rock the Debate

Ben Wallace-Wells Co-editor, the Washington Monthly analyzes the "Rock-the-Vote" Democratic Presidential debate in Boston

Are the Parties Over?

Andrew Kirtzman political reporter for WCBS-2 News on the results of Tuesday's elections, including the non-partisan election ballot initiative

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Laura Kipnis professor of media studies at Northwestern University and Against Love: A Polemic (Pantheon, 2003)says monogamy is oppressive

Rap the Vote

Russell Simmons, Hip-hop entrepreneur on life as a business mogul and the "rock-the-vote" campaign

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.