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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 02, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, November 02, 2005
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  • Down to the Wire

    With the New Jersey governor’s election less than a week away, Doug Forrester has snatched some key endorsements. But will that translate into votes? Also, 0 Issues In 30 Days: a look at Fernando Ferrer’s record

Gore v Bush

Gore Vidal,
- critic and author, Imperial America : Reflections on the United States of Amnesia (Nation Books, May 2005)


» writings at the "Gore Vidal Index"

Remembering Rosa

Juan Williams, senior correspondent for National Public Radio
- on the legacy of Rosa Parks and other national stories


» Juan Williams bio page and recent stories at NPR

30 Issues in 30 Days: Fernando Ferrer's Record

Mike McIntire, staff reporter for the New York Times
- on Fernando Ferrer's record as Bronx Borough President

» New York Times

On to Trenton

Douglas Forrester, Republican candidate for New Jersey governor
- on the New Jersey governor's race

» Forrester 2005

High Achievers

Jane Kim, attorney and immigration expert and coauthor
with
Dr. Soo Kim Abboud, surgeon and clinical assistant professor at University of Pennsylvania and coauthor Top of the Class: How Asian Parents Raise High Achievers- and How You Can Too (Penguin 2005)
- on why Asian students are high achievers in school

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.