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The Brian Lehrer Show / June 08, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, June 08, 2004
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  • The Meaningful Hum of the Lawn Sprinkler

    Is there some deep significance behind the bland, contended sameness of American bedroom communities? Suburbologist (and New York Times columnist) David Brooks believes the Olive Garden and the well-kept lawn are powerful emblems of American aspirations. Also, teachers, firefighters, police, and home health aides strike, the Mayor’s new noise initiative, the philosophy of The Sopranos, and your calls on when it’s OK to criticize President Reagan again.

Teachers' Bet

Randi Weingarten President of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and chair of the Municipal Labor Committee

Strike One

Jennifer Cunningham Executive Director of SEIU, New York State Council

Strike Two

Sheryl McCarthy Columnist for Newsday

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Alyssa Katz Editor of City Limits
and
Greg David Editor of Crains New York Business on the home health care workers' strike and the city's labor negotiations with the police, firefighters and teachers

Open Phones

whether candidate Kerry should criticize President Reagan's policies

American Life

David Brooks New York Times columnist and author, On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense (Simon & Schuster, 2004)

Philosophy

William Irwin Associate Professor of Philosophy, Kings College, and series editor of Open Court Publishing's "Popular Culture and Philosophy" books, including The Matrix and Philosophy: Welcome to the Desert of the Real (Popular Culture and Philosophy Vol. 3), Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy (Popular Culture and Philosophy Series): Fear and Trembling in Sunnydale, on the "Popular Culture and Philosophy" series

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.