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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 03, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, December 03, 2004
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  • The Battle for La Fortaleza

    On November 2nd, Puerto Ricans went to the polls to elect a new governor. A month later, they still don’t know who won. With 28,000 ballots in dispute, and contradictory rulings from Puerto Rican and US courts, it is proving tough to determine a winner.

On the Homefront

Leonard Levitt Columnist at Newsday, weekly column called One Police Plaza
and
Andrea Bernstein Senior Reporter, WNYC
» WNYC
and
Mike Hirsh Senior Editor, Newsweek and author, At War With Ourselves Oxford Univeristy Press on the presidents press conference announcing Bernie Kerik's nomination to homeland security chief
» Newsweek

Battle for La Forteleza

Juan Manuel Garcia Pasaluca, Attorney in San Juan and columnist for the San Juan Star, and talk show host on Radio WUNO in San Juan, on the very undecided governor's race in Puerto Rico
» The San Juan Star

Plan of Attack

Hugo Lindgren, Editorial Director of New York Magazine, on why New York has not suffered a terrorist attack since 9/11 attacked since 9/11
» New York Magazine's cover story, "Why Haven't We Been Hit Again"

Should Staten Island Get NASCAR?

Guy Molinari, former Staten Island Borough President and congressman and president of the Molinari Group, which has been hired as consultants for the International Speedway Corporation, says Staten Island would get good money and good times from a new Nascar arena
» The International Speedway Corporation
and
Michael McMahon, City Council Member (D-49th District-Staten Island), says Staten Island does not need an arena for speed racing
» Michael McMahon

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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.