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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 02, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, December 02, 2004
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    Emily Post, MTA-Style

    Some subway rules seem obvious: do not ride between subway cars. Other matters are more vague: can you jump the turnstile even if you have a prepaid Metrocard which did not swipe properly? The MTA just just proposed a new rulebook for subway conduct.

Troop Increase

Julian Barnes Senior Editor for US News and World Report on the increase of troops in Iraq prior to the January elections
» US News and World Report

Taking Stock

Tom Lauricella, reporter for the Wall Street Journal, on problems with employees managing 401 (k) plans
» Wall Street Journal

How Do You Like Our SEVIS?

Gail Szenes, director of the office of international students and scholars at New York University, says fewer foreign students are coming to NYU
» office of international students and scholars at New York University
and
Joseph Nye, University Distinguished Service Professor, and the Sultan of Oman Professor of International Relations at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, says America needs to keep foreign students coming
» Professor Joseph Nye
» "You Can't Get There From Here", op-ed in the New York Times

SEVIS with a Smile

Russell Knocke, Director of the Office of Public Affairs in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), says SEVIS may save us ,
» Student and Exchange Visitor Information System

Emily Post rides the New York City Subway

Neysa Pranger Campaign Coordinator, Straphangers Campaign on the new MTA rules of conduct
» Straphangers Campaign

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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.