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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 14, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, December 14, 2004
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  • Saving Liberalism

    Shortly after World War Two, Democrats decided to treat the USSR as the greatest threat to America’s well-being. Now a lively discussion has broken out among Democrats about whether they should show the same muscular response to extreme political Islam.

I Spy

Michael Vickers, Director of Strategic Studies at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, says different satellite systems compete for federal funding
» The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
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Dana Priest Washington Post reporter and author (winner the Bernstein Book Award and was a Pulitzer finalist), The Mission: Waging War And Keeping Peace With America's Military (Norton, 2003) on intelligence reform and the debate over spy satellites
» Norton
» Washington Post

The World's Children

Carol Bellamy, Executive Director of UNICEF, on the UNICEF report on the state of the world's children
» UNICEF report

New Liberalism

Peter Beinart, Editor of the New Republic, says liberalism should embrace the war on terror
» Peter Beinart

Open Phones

listeners call in to discuss caring for homeless hawks vs. homeless people and teachers gifts

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.