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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 14, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, March 14, 2005
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    Building an Empire

    New York is bracing itself for a mayoral election this November. The candidates have been lining up to unseat Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Already lines have been drawn as frontrunner Fernando Ferrer and Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields agreed to a "non-aggression" pact. This week Monday Morning Politics takes a local twist.
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Democracy on the March?

Rami Khouri, editor-at-large for the Daily Star, an English-language daily newspaper in Beirut, discusses the impetus behind democratic changes in the Middle East
» Rami Khouri's latest commentary in the Daily Star
and
James Harding, Washington Bureau Chief for the Financial Times, on democratic developments in the Middle East and the latest from Washington
» Financial Times

Two Peas in a Pod

Paul Boutin contributing editor for Wired Magazine give us the how tos to podcasting
» Wired
» WNYC's podcasting help page

Empire City

Ben Smith city hall reporter at the New York Observer
» The New York Observer
» The Politicker
and
Sheryl McCarthy columnist for Newsday discusse Big Apple Monday Morning Politics
» Sheryl McCarthy

Stacking the Deck

Beth Fertig, WNYC reporter, on her investigative report about special education students in New York City public schools
» Beth Fertig's report

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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.