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Friday, August 26, 2005
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  • Hugo or I Go

    This week Pat Robertson was forced to retreat from his statement that America should depose President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. But how bad or good has the Venezuelan firebrand been for his own people?

Hugo or I Go

Andrew Webb-Vidal correspondent for the Financial Times in Venezuela

and
Richard Gott former Latin America correspondent for the Guardian and author, Hugo Chavez: The Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela (Verso, paperback 2005)
-on Hugo Chavez's record in Venezuela

» The Financial Times
» "Hugo Chavez: The Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela" (Verso Books)
» "Two fingers to America" by Richard Gott in the Guardian

Two Weeks in the Sun

Open Phones on your thoughts on the right way to vacation

Bolton of Lightning

Colum Lynch reporter for the Washington Post
- on the US's ambassadors push for reform at the UN ahead of a world summit
» Washington Post

Who's Afraid of C. Virginia Fields?

C. Virginia Fields, Manhattan Borough President and Democratic candidate for mayor,
-explains why she wants to be mayor

» The Office of Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields

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30 Issues in 30 Days

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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.