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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, September 29, 2005
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  • The Hammer Nailed?

    A Texas jury yesterday indicted Congressman Tom “the Hammer” DeLay on charges of criminal conspiracy. DeLay immediately stepped down form his job as House Majority Leader, but Washington Republicans fear the taint of corruption could dog them in the ’05-’06 legislative session.

"The Hammer" Nailed?

Michael Isikoff, Professor of History at Nassau Community College and author, Doubt, a History: The Great Doubters and Their Legacy of Innovation from Socrates and Jesus to Thomas Jefferson and Emily Dickinson (HarperSanFrancisco, 2003),
-says it's good to harbor doubts

» Newsweek
» Rep. Tom DeLay

Freedom's Just Another Word for Nothin' Left To Lose

Matthew Schuerman, commerical real estate and economic development reporter for the New York Observer
- on the demise of the Freedom Center at Ground Zero

» The New York Observer

30 Issues: New Jersey Property Tax

Louis Greenwald, member of the New Jersey State Assembly (D-District 6)
- on the virtues of Sen. Corzine's Property Tax plan
and
Steve Corodemus, member of the New Jersey State Assembly (R-11th District)
- on the advantages of Doug Forrester's property tax plan

» The New Jersey State Legislature
» Louis Greenwald
» Steve Corodemus

Fear and Loathing

Frank Furedi, professor of sociology at the University of Kent at Canterbury, and author, Politics of Fear: Beyond Left And Right (Continuum, 2005),
-says the language of fear permeates our politics, left and right

» Frank Furedi's webpage
» Reflections on the Future: Politics in the 21st Century with Brian Lehrer

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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

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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.