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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 13, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, February 13, 2004
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  • Brains and Braun

    She is out of the Democratic race for President, but Carol Moseley Braun is still campaigning. The former Senator and Ambassador discusses her support for former Vermont Governor Howard Dean and what she achieved with her own bid. Also, a Catskills developer is facing opposition over his plans for a resort in Belleayre Mountain. But as he argues the need for a boost in the local economy, New York City is looking at possible affects on its upstate water supply. Also, Comcast bids on Disney, secrets of the presidents, a controversial proposed development in the Catskills, and your calls on what matters besides “electability”. Plus, where to the candidates stand on Urban Issues?

I Only Have Eisner for You

Ben Edwards, American Business Editor for
Explaining the Economist discussing the implications of a merger of Disney and Comcast

Oval Office Oddities

Cormac O'Brien, freelance writer and author, The Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents
detailing the littlel-known facts about U.S. Presidents

Open Phones

callers detailing their most important election issues aside from electability

Brains and Braun

Carol Moseley-Braun, former Democratic Presidential Candidate, former ambassador and and former US senator
explaining her support for former Vermont Governor Howard Dean's bid for President

Watershed Moment

Dean Gitter, Managing member of Crossroad Ventures LLC
arguing his proposals for a resort in the Catskills can only benefit the local community
and
Tom Awlworth, Executive Director of the Catskill Centre for Conservation and Development
saying a planned resort in the Catskills will have devastating effects on the environment and the local community

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.