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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, April 07, 2004
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  • Times Square
    Times Square

    Revival on 42nd Street

    On April 8th, 1904, Mayor George McLellan formally renamed the former Longacre Square Times Square. A year later, the first large electrical sign appeared. In the 1980s, the Square was seedy and dangerous. But today on its 100th birthday, the "crossroads of the world" is safe, bright, and crowded. And a debate on the Islamization of Europe.

    Brian Lehrer: How long before we have AM New York Square?
    James Traub: I think certainly WNYC Square shouldn’t be far behind!
    Brian Lehrer: I think we’re more round...
    --A brief exchange between Brian Lehrer and James Traub on the creation of Times Square, named after the New York Times.

Prowling Wolffe

Richard Wolffe Diplomatic Correspondent, Newsweek Magazine on mid week politics, President Bush's poll numbers, Condi's testimony for the 9/11 commission, and crisis in Iraq.
Plus, Garry Pierre-Pierre Editor-Publisher of the Haitian Times updates us on the crisis in Haiti

The Times they are a-Changing

James Traub Contributing Writer for The New York Times Magazine and author, The Devil's Playground: A Century of Pleasure and Profit in Times Square (Random House, 2004)discusses Times Square centennial

Eurabia

Muqtedar Khan Assistant Professor of Political Science and Director of International Studies at Adrian College in Michigan and author,American Muslims: Bridging Faith and Freedom (Amana Publications, 2002)
and
Niall Ferguson Herzog Professor of Financial History at the Stern School of Business at New York University, Senior Research fellow at Jesus College, Oxford University, and author, Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power (Basic Books, 2003) Colussus: The Price of America's Empire(Penguin 2004 just out)says Europe is becoming Islamicized

Listener calls

on how they identify themselves

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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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