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The Brian Lehrer Show / July 23, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, July 23, 2004
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  • Terry McGovern outside the Mellon Auditorium Thursday, McGovern lost her mother on 9/11 (Andrea Bernstein/WNYC)
    Terry McGovern outside the Mellon Auditorium Thursday, McGovern lost her mother on 9/11 (Andrea Bernstein/WNYC)

    What To Do

    During the 9/11 Commission’s press conference yesterday, Chairman Thomas Kean said “the United States government was simply not active enough in combating the terrorist threat before 9/11.” But how successful was the Commission in meeting the expectations of the victims’ family members? Also, Congressmen Shays and Holt discuss implementing the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations, former Police Commissioner Safir assesses New York’s preparedness, Slate’s Fred Kaplan on failures of imagination, and WNYC’s Andrea Bernstein.

Higher Intelligence

Christopher Shays congressman (R-CT-4th district) and vice chairman of the House Government Reform; Vice-Chairman of the Committee on the Budget, Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations; member of the Homeland Security committee on the 9/11 Commission's recommendations for reform in Congress
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Rush Holt Congressman (D-NJ), serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

How Safer Are We

Howard Safir Former New York Police Commissioner and Chairman and CEO of Safir Rossetti reacts to the 911 Commission Report.

New York Story

Andrea Bernstein Senior Reporter, WNYC discusses the repercussions of the 911 Commission Report on New York
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Fred Kaplan writes the "War Stories" column for Slate says imagination was not America's greatest failing on 9/11/2001.

Open Phones

Listeners react to the 911 Commission Report.

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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.