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The Brian Lehrer Show / July 07, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, July 07, 2004
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  • Mahdi
    Mahdi

    Khartoum

    In 1885, a Muslim religious figure known as the Mahdi led a successful insurrection against British forces in the Sudan. Three years later, a joint Anglo-Egyptian force under Lord Horatio Kitchener retook Khartoum and set up a colonial administration there. Today civil strife in the country can be partly attributed to that chapter in the country’s history.

Crossing Over with John Edwards

John Podhoretz Columnist for the New York Post, consultant for NBC's The West Wing and author, Bush Country (Shirley & Banister Public Affairs 2004)handicaps the John-John team and Elaine Povich Congressional Correspondent on leave from Newsday sizes up the new democratic duo

Tred With Caution in Trenton

Herb Jackson Trenton Columnist, The Record of Bergen County, NJ discusses taxes, extortion and the NJ constitution

Keep the Faith

Lisa Miller Senior Editor for Newsweek Magazine on a survey that says more married women are cheating on their husbands

History Lesson

Omar Ismail Co-Founder of Darfur Peace and Development discusses the history of Dafur and Sudan

Open Phones

Listeners call in and tell us who their favorite political speakers

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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.