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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 23, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, August 23, 2005
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  • A Lott to Say

    In December 2002 Trent Lott resigned as Senate Majority Leader after he set off a political firestorm during a speech at a birthday dinner for Strom Thurmond. Lott's comments were widely perceived as pro-segregationist. Tomorrow, he talks about his new book Herding Cats: A Life in Politics, about his 30 years of public service.

Lehrer and Company

Andrew Kirtzman host of CBS's Kirtzman and Company
- on Sunday morning's Democratic primary debate

The Brian Lehrer Poll

callers tell us who they will vote for in the Democratic Primary.

Making His Mark

Donna Lieberman, executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union
- says the city should reinstate the permit for Mark Ecko's Graffiti exhibition
and
Peter Vallone, Jr.,
- says Mark Ecko's Graffiti exhibit is wrong

» New York Civil Liberties Union's statement on the permit revocation

» Peter Vallone's Council Member page

A Lott To Say

Trent Lott Senator (R), Mississippi and author, Herding Cats: A Life in Politics Regan Books (August 23, 2005)
- on his life in politics

I Want The Truth!

Rachel Donadio, writer and editor at the New York Times Book Review,
-on Americans' appetite for nonfiction

» "Truth Is Stronger Than Fiction" (The New York Times)

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

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.