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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 02, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, May 02, 2005
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  • Michael Eric Dyson

    Dr. Dyson vs. Dr. Huxtable

    Famed “hip-hop intellectual” Michael Eric Dyson believes there is a deep gulf between the African-American middle class and the poor. He thinks the “Afristocracy” blames the “Ghettocracy” for their poverty and lifestyle, as emphasized by Bill Cosby's remarks last year. Dyson challenges Cosby and, both, white and black members of the middle class to alleviate the social problems affecting poorer members of society.

To Wonk Not

John Harwood National political reporter for the Wall Street Journal
» Wall Street Journal
and
Ana Marie Cox writes the weblog, Wonkette
» Wonkette.com
-discusses the political news out of Washington

Apple Picking

Jamal E. Watson Executive Editor of the Amsterdam News
- on the Mayoral election and other city issues
» Amsterdam News

The Cosby Showdown

Michael Eric Dyson Professor of African American Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and author, Is Bill Cosby Right? (Basic Books, 2005)
- takes issue with the comedian's criticisms of black America

Sex and Sensibility

Genevieve Field senior editor at Glamour and cofounder of the Web magazine Nerve.com and editor Sex and Sensibility: 28 True Romances from the Lives of Single Women (Washington Square Press 2005)
» Nerve.com
and
Meghan Daum writer,
- on sex and the single girl

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

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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.