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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 27, 2004

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Monday, December 27, 2004
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    United Nations, Divided City Council

    The United Nations has asked to use the land in a small city park for the construction of a new office tower. But some City Council members want to nix the plan because they believe the UN is anti-Israel.

Waves of Grief

Bhante Kondanna, takes calls from members of the Sri Lankan community worried about relatives struck by the Tsunami in Southern Asia
» Staten Island Buddhist Vihara

Howling Wolffe

Richard Wolffe Washington correspondent for Newsweek discusses political developments over the Christmas holiday
» Newsweek

UNinterested

Simcha Felder, New York City Councilmember (D-44th District, Midwood-Borough Park), doesn't think New York should support the United Nations expansion
» Simcha Felder
and
Eva Moskowitz, Councilwoman (D-4th District-Upper East Side), thinks the opposition to the UN expansion in Turtle Bay is unfounded
» Eva Moskowitz
and
Susan Manuel, Information Officer at the United Nations, on the UN's construction plans
» United Nations

Out of Line

Dr. Steven Penrod, Distinguished professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal justice at CUNY
» Steven Penrod
and
Jascha Hoffman, Freelance journalist, has a piece in this month's Legal Affairs Magazine, on problems with the lineup procedure and how New Jersey is leading the way in reforms
» Jascha Hoffman

It's Almost 2005 Already, What Should We Call The Decade?

Mo Rocca, television personality and author, All the Presidents' Pets : The Story of One Reporter Who Refused to Roll Ove (Crown, 2004), conjectures on decade-naming and looks for the worst christmas 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.