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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 27, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, August 27, 2004
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    Gov. James McGreevey (CNN)

    Dina’s Despair

    When New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey said the words “I am a gay American”, his wife Dina was at his side. While the McGreeveys have made a politic show of solidarity, a coming out is often a crushing blow for the straight spouse. Also, two reports this week shed light on abuses at Abu Ghraib, the PBA’s Pat Lynch, West Side residents prepare for the RNC, and your calls on the purpose and politics of protest.

The Widening Gyre

Michael Hirsh, Senior Editor at Newsweek's Washington Bureau and author, At War With Ourselves: Why America Is Squandering Its Chance to Build a Better World, (Oxford University Press, 2004), dissects the two recent reports on Abu Ghraib
» Michael Hirsh

The straight and narrow

Amity Pierce Buxton, Ph.D., Executive Director of Straight Spouses Network, on the reactions that straight people may go through when their spouses come out of the closet.
» Straight Spouses Network

APB for the PBA

Pat Lynch, President of the Policeman's Benevolent Association, on New York police officers' bid for higher wages and planned protests Joyce Kozloff, a member of Artists Against the War
» NYC PBA

Hot Spot

Kyle Merkerresident of an apartment building near Madison Square Garden, Community Board 5 Member, former chair of Community Board 5 on living near Madison Square Garden and Brendan KeanyGeneral Manager, Mutual Redevelopment Houses, Chelsea on living in and managing an apartment building near Madison Square Garden

1968 Redux?

Todd Gitlin Professor of Journalism and Sociology at Columbia University "Media Unlimited: The Torrent of Sounds and Images in Modern Life" (Henry Holt, 2002) on this week's protests compared to Chicago 1968

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.