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The Brian Lehrer Show / April 27, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, April 27, 2005
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  • Ode to Casual Clothing

    Roses are Red
    Violets are Blue
    There just may be
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    If you call in a poem
    Drop us a line
    We may just decide
    To grant you a divine
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The Gospel of Greenbacks

Gordon Bigelow contributing writer to Harpers Magazine
explores the origins of free-market ideology and the birth of the "science" of economics in nineteenth century evangelical doctrine.

Up in smoke

Dr. Avi Barbach Oncologist with Mount Sinai and Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society for New York and New Jersey
- discusses the continual risk of cancer for ex smokers
» American Cancer Society

Poetry Slam

Bob Holman poet-in-residence at WNYC
judges the listener poetry slam
» Bob Holman

Desi Mix

South Asian Listeners
- discuss how much tensions from their home countries persist in the US
» Read the winning poems

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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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