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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 30, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, August 30, 2004
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    Getting the Grand Old Party Started

    John McCain and Mitch McConnell. The biggest players from the Republican party are streaming into Gotham for their nominating convention. Brian Lehrer speaks to them live from Madison Square Garden.

King of New York

Peter King/strong>, Senior Representative (R-3rd District, Nassau and Suffolk counties), on day one the Republican Convention
» Representative Pete King

Whip It Real Good

Mitch McConnell, Senator (R-KY) and Assistant Majority Leader, on the convention and the future of campaign finance
» Senator Mitch McConnell

In the Fold

John McCain, Senator (R-AZ), on 527s, immigration reform, and the President's new prescription drug benefit
» Senator John McCain

At the Convention

Andrea Bernstein, WNYC reporter
and
Michael Bloombergmayor of New York, live Coverage of Mayor Bloomberg's speech welcoming delegates to the Republican National Convention
» NYC.gov

Oh, Mario!

Mario Cuomo, former Governor of New York, reacts to the GOP Convention
» Mario Cuomo

Delegation Celebration

Delegation Celebration John Trandell, North Dakota delegate to GOP convention, shares his hopes and expectations for the convention
and
Maressa Seat, Oklahoma delegate to GOP Convention and part-time student, shares her hopes and expectations for the convention
» Maressa Seat

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30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.