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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 12, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, May 12, 2005
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  • Congressman Weiner announces money for New York City to process DNA evidence.
    Congressman Weiner announces money for New York City to process DNA evidence. (Anthony Weiner)

    No Surrender

    In the latest Quinnipiac University Poll Congressman Anthony Weiner pulled ahead of City Council Speaker Gifford Miller, but he continues to trail behind C. Virginia Fields and Fernando Ferrer. Weiner believes that the more people hear about him the more appealing he will become as a candidate. This morning he discusses his run for Mayor and his contributions in Congress. Also, the persistent appeal of Bruce Springsteen.

Frank-ly Speaking

Anthony Weiner, U.S. Congressman (D-NY 9) and mayoral candidate
- on his run for mayor
» Congressman Anthony Weiner

The Boss

Eric Alterman, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, Journalism Professor at Brooklyn College, Columnist for The Nation, weblogger for MSNBC, and author, It Ain't No Sin To Be Glad You're Alive : The Promise of Bruce Springsteen (Little Brown & Co, 1999),
» his weblog
» Center for American Progress

The Music Industry's Latest Dual

Ethan Smith, staff reporter at the Wall Street Journal covering the music industry
- on DualDisc technology
» The Wall Street Journal

Open Phones

Listeners call in with their favorite methods of "magical" decision-making.

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.