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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 03, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, February 03, 2004
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  • Cash Flow

    We all worry about money, and most of us would like more of it. Some simple measures like bringing lunches to work, paying for items in cash rather than on credit, and distinguishing between "needs" and "wants" can keep a bank account healthy. Plus, New York turns to tourism-related jobs, South Carolina preview, Arianna Huffington and what special interests gave how much to which candidates?

    "It’s gotten to the point where I feel as if some couples want to set up a cash register at their wedding and you just hand them over your credit card so they can debit it."
    --Michelle Singletary on expensive weddings

Follow the Money

Charles Lewis founder and executive director of the Center for Public Integrity and author, The Buying of the President 2004: Who's Really Bankrolling Bush and His Democratic Challengers--and What They Expect in Return (HarperCollins, 2004) explains where the candidates for president got their campaign cash

From the Assembly Line to the Circle Line

James Parrott Chief Economist and Deputy Director of the Fiscal Policy Institute
and
Kathryn WyldePresident and C.E.O. of the Partnership for New York City
debate whether tourism is a replacement for manufacturing in New York City

Repeat After Me

Michelle Singletary Writes "The Color of Money," a column on personal finance, for the Washington Post and author, Money Mantras for a Richer Life: How To Live Well With the Money You Have(Random House, 2004) shares her rules for sound personal finance

Sweet Carolina

Lee Bandy Political Writer, The State
, daily newspaper, Columbia SC on the South Carolina Primary

Huffing and Puffing

Arianna Huffington commentator, columnist and author, Pigs at the Trough: How Corporate Greed and Political Corruption are Undermining America(Crown,2003)discusses the current political landscape

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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!

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