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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 23, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, November 23, 2004
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  • Desperate Measures

    ABC’s Desperate Housewives is the smash hit of the TV season, a dramedy that casts a cynical eye on the lives of suburban homemakers. What does it say about us?

Hudson News

Robert George New York Post editorial writer and columnist on the developments over the Guy Velella case
and
Errol Louis Columnist for the Daily News on the Guy Vallela case

Oxford-Bound

Eugene Shenderov, Brooklyn College senior and one of 32 recently-named Rhodes scholars, shares his journey from illness and poverty to academic excellence
» Brooklyn College
» City University of New York
» The Rhodes Scholarships
and
Matthew Goldstein, chancellor of the City University of New York, says CUNY is on the up and up
» Chancellor Matthew Goldstein

Family Friendly

Lisa Kowitt Sr. Vice President, Director of Media & Agency Managment at Wachovia on the marketing of family friendly programming

Consumers: From the Cradle to the Grave

Ralph Nader, Consumer advocate, 2004 presidential candidate and author, The Good Fight : Declare Your Independence and Close the Democracy Gap (HarperCollins 2004), on "Selling Our Children and the commercialization of childhood
» Nader.org

Life on Wisteria Lane

Myrna Blyth former editor of Ladies Home Journal, founding editor of More, contributor to National Review and author, Spin Sisters: How the Women of the Media Sell Unhappiness--and Liberalism--to the Women of America (St. Martin's Press 2004) on the joys of Desperate Housewives
» Myrna Blyth

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.