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The Brian Lehrer Show / June 01, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, June 01, 2004
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  • From Atlantic City to Zoning

    New Jersey is the birthplace of National Biscuit Company (Nabisco), the first drive-in theater (in Pennsauken), and Dionne Warwick (East Orange). With so much packed in between the Highlands and Cape May, it's no surprise New Jersey is the nation's most densely-populated state. Also, John Podhoretz, Mel Karmazin's sudden exit from Viacom, the price of milk, and a visit from Storycorps.

Guts and Gore

John Podhoretz Columnist for the New York Post, consultant for NBC's TheWest Wing and author, Bush Country (Shirley & Banister Public Affairs 2004) on Gore and Kerry's stance on the war and the weekend news from Washington

The Story of Life

David Isay Public radio producer, founder of Storycorps with more stories from StoryCorps

From Atlantic City to Zoning

Mark Mappen executive director of the New Jersey Historical commission and co-editor (with Maxine N. Lurie),Encyclopedia of New Jersey (Rutgers University Press, 2004) legends and lore from the Garden State

Business of News and Milk Prices

Karma-zin Mel-tdown
Ken Auletta Staff Writer for the New Yorker and Author, Backstory: Inside the Business of News (Penguin , December, 2003) on the breaking news of Mel Karmazin's resignation as President and COO of Viacom
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Price Per Gallon
Larry Salathe Senior Economist at the US Dept of Agriculture on the reason for record milk prices

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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.