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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 03, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, March 03, 2005
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  • Beyond the Piggy Bank

    Being young can often mean being underpaid and in debt, but it’s also the time when a penny saved can become big bucks, thanks to compound interest. Financial guru Suze Orman wrote her new book, The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke to help 20-somethings get their financial houses in order.

The Great Wal

Robert Reich, Former Secretary of Labor, Professor of Social & Economic Policy at Brandeis University, visiting professor at UC Berkely, and author of, most recently, Reason: Why Liberals Will Win the Battle for America (Knopf 2004)
-says consumers are responsible for the rise of Wal-Mart
» More on Robert Reich

Salvation at the Car Wash

Eugene Robinson, a columnist and associate editor at The Washington Post who writes about politics and culture, author of Last Dance in Havana (Free Press, 2004)
-on race, Hollywood and the Oscars
» Oscar's 'Ray' of Hope [sign-in required]

Lose the Piggy Bank, Sweetheart!

Suze Orman host of the Suze Orman Show on CNBC and author, The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke (Riverhead Books, 2005)
-says even the young, fabulous, and broke can save money
» Suze Orman

Carrots and Sticks

Robert Doar, Commissioner of the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
-on the new tax credits available to young working fathers who pay their child support dues
» More on the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

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30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.