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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, June 10, 2004
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  • The Song of Rowland

    For the first time in 16 years, a state legislature is considering impeaching a governor. John Rowland, Republican Governor of Connecticut has been charged with doing favors in exchange for gifts. He denies any wrongdoing. Also, Bloomberg’s soaring approval ratings, Parks Commissioner Benepe, Iraq contractors, a civil suit against Abu Ghraib abusers, and a discussion on the Working Group Report on Detainee Interrogations.

Mr. Fifty Percent

Errol Louis Associate Editor at the New York Sun tries to explain Bloomberg's rising poll numbers
and Douglas Muzzio Professor of Political Science at the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College tries to explain Bloomberg's rising poll numbers

The Song Rowland

Ken Dixon Reporter and columnist for the Connecticut Post (Bridgeport) discusses the potential impeachment of Governor Rowland

At Play in the Fields of Gotham

Adrian Benepe Commissioner, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation offers a preview of summer events planned for New York City Parks

Outsourcing War

Nancy Updike Contributing Editor to PRI's This American Life who produced "I'm From the Private Sector and I'm Here to Help", broadcast last week discusses her piece on private contractors in Iraq

Taking on TITAN

Shareef Akeel attorney in the Center for Constitutional Rights' class action suit against private contractors in Iraq on the CCR's lawsuit against contractors for interrogation abuses

Academic Speculation or Policy Justification?

Scott Horton partner at law firm of Patterson, Belknap, Webb, and Tyler and former chairman of the international human rights committee of the New York City bar association,is dismayed by the Working Group Report on Detainee Interrogations
and
David B. Rivkin, Jr. attorney at Baker & Hostetler in Washington, DC on the Working Group Report on Detainee Interrogations

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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!

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