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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, June 21, 2005
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    Juan in a Million

    From the fight over the John Bolton nomination to the growing number of calls to close the detainee camps at Guantanamo Bay, the administration faces some tough fights this season. NPR’s Juan Williams gives his take on Washington politics.

Juan in a Million

Juan Williams, senior correspondent for National Public Radio
- discusses political news
» Juan Williams Bio

Internet Epidemic

Jonah Peretti, Director of R&D at Eyebeam, an experimental art and technology non-profit, creator of the Contagious Media Project, which charts the popularity of "viral" websites
- explains what makes up the "Bored at Work Network" and talks about the winners of the Contagious Media Showdown
» Forget-Me-Not Panties, winner of the Contagious Media Showdown
» Crying While Eating, the second place
» Blogebrity, third place

Second Avenue or Bust!

Robert Yaro, president of the Regional Plan Association
- on the second avenue and other development issues in the region
» RPA
and
Gene Russianoff, Staff Attorney for the New York Public Interest Research Group's Straphangers Campaign, wants the MTA to build the Second Avenue Subway
» NYPIRG
and
Greg David, Editor of Crains New York Business
-says forget about Second Avenue, remember the 7 train and the JFK rail link
» Crains New York Business

Park Performance

Christian DiPalermo, executive director of New Yorkers for Parks
- on their report card on New York City parks (the best and the worst)
» NYers4Parks Report Card (PDF file)

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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

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.