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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, March 08, 2005
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  • Social Security Part 6: Senior Moment

    If, as the president insists, those over age 55 will not be affected one way or another by his proposal to offer private accounts as part of Social Security, why are senior citizens among the most vocal opponents to the proposed changes? Also: tips for taking the new SAT exam which debuts Saturday.

Bush Talks Syriasly

Tony Karon, World Editor for time.com,
» Time
and
Jefferson Morley, Staff writer for washingtonpost.com,
» Washington Post
offer analysis of President Bush's speech on the Middle East and potential reaction to it from Europe and the international community

Bush's Speech

Listen to the speech
» Whitehouse release on the speech

Monitoring Lebanon

Annia Ciezadlo , correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor based in Beirut -on the withdrawl of Syrian troops from Lebanon and Hezbollah rally in support of Syria
» More on Annia Ciezadlo's reporting
and
Hassan Fettah correspondent for the New York Times in Beirut on the demonstration organized by Hezbollah in Beirut today

Social Security Part 6: Senior Moment

Tim Penny, former Congressman (D-Minn), chairman of the For Our Grandchildren National Advisory Board, he served on the President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security,
» For Our Grandchildren
and
Max Ritchman, Executive Vice President of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, on the effects of the President's Social Security proposals for those over age 55
» National Committee

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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.