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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 27, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, May 27, 2004
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    Annie, Get Your Gun!

    Journalist Caitlin Kelly was surprised when two middle-class girlfriends separately told her that they carried handguns. She decided to investigate the issue, and discovered that 11 to 17 million American women own guns, and that the majority do so for their own protection.

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Richard Wolffe Diplomatic Correspondent, Newsweek on the Draft UN resolution about Iraqi sovereignty and John Kerry's foreign policy stance

The Small Screen Goes Gay

Gail Shister TV columnist for the Philadelphia Enquirer whose column is also syndicated by Knight-Ridder in over 500 other newspapers and first "out" journalist at a major American considers the possibilities of a cable channel expressly for gays and lesbians

Annie Get Your Gun

Caitlin Kelly freelance journalist and author, Blown Away: American Women and Guns (Pocket Books, 2004) discusses the relationship American women have with guns

Earth, Wind, and Fire

Michael C. Lowndes director of media relations at the Long Island Power Authority says windmills and a giant cable to New Jersey will solve Long Island's energy woes

Big Empty Boxes

Greg LeRoy Executive Director, Good Jobs First on the effect of Wal-Mart on communities, smart growth and living wage

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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.