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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 25, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, March 25, 2004
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  • Hair Essence

    The quest to avoid a bad hair day can send some women to the edge of obsession. In her new book, sociologist Rose Weitz explores the cultural significance of women’s relationship with their hair. Also, the 9/11 commission and the origin of Tom Kean’s accent.

Shot in the Clarke

John Dickerson White House correspondent for Time Magazine looks at the substance and the politics of the 9/11 commission

Puhfect Together

William Labov Professor of Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the landmark study, The Social Stratification of English in New York City, 1966

Open Phones

Listeners chime in on the 9/11 commission

Bad Hair Day

Rose Weitz Professor of Sociology and Women's Studies, Arizona State University Rapunzel's Daughters: What Women's Hair Tells Us About Women's Lives (Farrar Straus & Giroux) on the importance of hair

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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.