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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 09, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, August 09, 2005
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  • Maher Attacks!

    Bill Maher is back, and he’s changed the rules of the conversation. The former host of “Politically Incorrect” used to encourage high-volume rants from his guests. He still wants to talk about Mary Cheney and the Gotti kids, he just wants to do it in a slightly more civilized manner.

Al Qaeda's Byte

Susan Glasser terrorism reporter for the Washington Post
-on terrorists' embrace of the internet and new technologies

Analyze This!

Gretchen Morgenson, business columnist with the New York Times
- on financial companies retaliating against critical analysts
» "You'll Never Do Research in This Town Again" (The New York Times

Remembering a Broadcasting Giant

excerpts from Brian's interview with Peter Jennings from 2002

Maher Attacks

Bill Maher host of Realtime with Bill Maher on HBO and author, New Rules: Polite Musings of a Timid Observer (Rodale, 2005) - explains his "New Rules"
» The Official Bill Maher Web Site
» Realtime with Bill Maher

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.