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The Brian Lehrer Show / June 30, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, June 30, 2004
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  • Far and Wide

    Soccer is the world’s most popular sport, played by little children on dusty pitches, and pros like David Beckham in large stadiums. But as Franklin Foer discovered while writing his book, How Soccer Explains the World, soccer has become much more than a game: it’s an expression of life, politics and religion. Also, a rail link between Long Island and lower Manhattan, Nassau County introduces a new prescription drug card, the Fed mulls an interest rate hike, and James Fallows analyzes Bush’s and Kerry’s rhetorical styles.

Last Stop

Andrea Bernstein Senior Reporter, WNYC explains the rail link for downtown and Pataki's role in the convention

Prescription

Howard Weitzman Nassau County Comptroller discusses Nassau County's prescription cards called NassauRx.

Prescription

Bruce Lambert Long Island Correspondent, New York Times discusses prescription drug cards and Suozzi

Feigning Interest

Charles Gasparino Senior writer for Newsweek magazine and author of Blood on The Street (Simon & Schuster, forthcoming) discusses the increase in interest rates

You Say Po-tate-oh

James Fallows National Correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly discusses his research into the differing debating styles of Bush an Kerrey

Flat Back Four

Franklin Foer staff writer at the New Republic, contributor to Slate.com How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization (Harper Collins 2004) discusses the world wide appeal of soccer

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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.