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The Brian Lehrer Show / July 05, 2004

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    Declaration of Happiness

    Thomas Jefferson called happiness "an aim of life." He even made its pursuit an inalienable right in the Declaration of Independence. In the two hundred and twenty eight years that have followed, have we successfully pursued happiness? an American history primer, and your calls on "Fahrenheit 9/11" and patriotism.

American Pie

Kenneth C. Davis Author, Don't Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History But Never Learned (Perrenial, April 1, 2003) on the meaning of patriotism and being an American on Independence Day.

Open Phones

Listeners call in about Fahrenheit 9/11.

In Pursuit of Happiness

Eric S. Petersen lawyer and editor, Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness(Modern Library) discusses Thomas Jefferson's writing and feelings towards happiness
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David Niven, Ph.D psychologist, social scientist, professor at Florida Atlantic University and author, 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People(HarperSanFrancisco 2000)discusses happiness, what people can do to get happy and what happiness does to you.

Open Phones

Listeners tell us about what makes them feel patriotic

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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.