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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 08, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, January 08, 2004
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  • Department of Defense
    Department of Defense

    The Shadow Defense Department

    The key players in setting US foreign policy may not be working inside the administration. Richard Perle, former assistant secretary of defense, and former speechwriter David Frum (of “axis of evil” fame) share their strategies for winning the war on terror, the neo-conservative way, including overthrowing the government of Iran and blockading North Korea. Illegal immigrants consider a new future, the Storycorps booth at 2 ½ (months), and the perils of international shipping.

Illegal to Legal in 5.2 seconds

Gary Pierre-Pierre Publisher and Editor of the Haitian Times and Stanley Mark Program Director and Senior Staff Attorney, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and Guillermo Chacon Spokesperson, Salvadoran American National Network debate George Bush’s speech introducing new immigration legislation.

Bagel and a Hero

David Isay Public radio producer, runs Sound Portraits in New York on New Yorker's everyday heroes characters epitomized in the StoryCorps project

A Perle Frum The Sea

Richard Perle served as an assistant secretary of defense in the Reagan administration and as chairman of the Defense Policy Board under President George W. Bush, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and co-author, An End to Evil: How to Win the War On Terror (Random House; January 7, 2004)
and
David Frum former special assistant to President George W. Bush, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, contributing editor of National Review, and co-author, An End to Evil: How to Win the War On Terror (Random House; January 7, 2004)
discuss a variety of topics, from elections here in the US to the war in Iraq.

Tinker Tanker

Mark Schapiro Reporter, Correspondent and Deputy Editorial Director, Center for Investigative Reporting on his documentary on Frontline/World on the sinking of the oil tanker Prestige

30 issues in 30 days graphic

30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.