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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 05, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, January 05, 2004
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  • Jeffrey Masson
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    Sad Cows

    Children’s books have long ascribed farm animals rich emotional lives. In his new book, Jeffrey Masson maintains it’s not just anthropomorphism, but that there is ample evidence that the animals we use for food feel joy and sorrow. Also: James Traub on Sunday’s Democratic presidential candidates’ debate and the economic trials and tribulations of Gen-X continue.

New Year's News

James Traub contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine and The Devil's Playground : A Century of Pleasure and Profit in Times Square (Random House)
discussing the Democrats and national security issues, as well as the democratic nominee debate and other news of the weekend

Forever Broke

Lisa Chamberlain contributing writer at the New York Observer
on economic woes specific to Generation X

Open Phones

Listener calls on humility and much more

Fillet of Soul

Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson author, The Pig Who Sang to the Moon : The Emotional World of Farm Animals (Ballantine, 2003)
on 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.