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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 23, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, March 23, 2005
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  • Fear and Loathing

    With terrorism and fanaticism on the rise around the world, can one help but be afraid? Former political prisoner and exile Wole Soyinka, winner of the Nobel Prize for literature from Nigeria, discusses fear in the 21st Century in his new book Climate of Fear: The Quest for Dignity in a Dehumanized World.

Spoil for Food

Claudio Gatti,,
- on an investigative report that Kojo Annan, the son of the UN secretary General, received $300,000 from a firm involved in Iraq's oil-for-food program
» Financial Times story (registration required)

United Nations Redux

Shashi Tharoor, Under-Secretary General for Communications and Public Information at the United Nations and author, Bookless in Baghdad : Reflections on Literature, Writing, and Writers (Arcade Publishing, July 2005)
- discusses "In Larger Freedom," Secretary General Kofi Annan's report, suggesting reform the United Nations
» "In Larger Freedom" report
» More on Shashi Tharoor

Open Phones

West Side listeners call in to weigh in on the stadium/housing debate

Fear and Loathing

Wole Soyinka, First black African to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, former political prisoner and exile, author of, Climate of Fear: The Quest for Dignity in a Dehumanized World (Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2005),
- on the conflict between freedom and power as it is played out in the 21st century global theater
» Climate of Fear

NY 51: The Bronx

Annabel Palma, New York City Councilmember (D-18th District in the Bronx)
- on life and politics in her district (Parkchester, Southview, Castle Hill, Classon Point, Harding Park)
» Councilmember Palma's website
» New York 51 Main page

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.