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The Brian Lehrer Show / June 24, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, June 24, 2004
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  • Doing Without

    Catholicism isn’t the only faith with a tradition of abstinence. Buddhists, Jains, and Hindus all sometimes practice celibacy, although the Catholic church’s ban on sexual intercourse by priests and nuns is unique. A new HBO documentary explores the effect of celibacy on those faithful who practice it.

The New Look of Campaign Advertising

Peter Overby Money, Power & Influence Correspondent for National Public Radio on how campaign finance reform will effect advocacy in the media
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Viveca Novak Washington correspondent and Supreme Court correspondent for Time Magazine discusses today's decisions by the Supreme Court

Abstinence

Richard Sipe former benedictine monk who is now a psychologist
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Anthony Thomas director/producer/narrator/writer of "Celibacy", (airing on HBO's "America Undercover" series Monday 6/28

Right Gets Mighty

Adrian Wooldridge Washington Correspondent for the Economist and co-author (with John Mickelthwait) The Right Nation: Conservative Power in America (Penguin Press, 2004)explains the success of conservative politics in America

Supreme Decisions

Viveca Novak Washington correspondent and Supreme Court correspondent for Time Magazine provides analysis on today's decisions by the Supreme Court

Master Planner

Daniel Libeskind Architect on what's happening with his plans for the World Trade Center site

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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.