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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 15, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, November 15, 2005
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  • A Window into Wealth

    740 Park Avenue is more than just an affluent address. It has been home to executives of the most storied US corporations since its construction in 1929 -- just before the stock market crash and the depression. Find how how Manhattan’s richest apartment building is a window into the history of American wealth

"NJ: You Got a Problem With That?"

Bob Hennelly, WNYC reporter
- on a new official slogan for New Jersey and post-election politics

» New Jersey's official slogan website

Nets Gain?

Charles Gargano, chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation,
- says it's time to move ahead with Ratner's Brooklyn project

» The Empire State Development Corporation

How Political Islam Made It Big In The Middle East

Fawaz Gerges, The Christian A. Johnson Chair in Middle East and International Affairs at Sarah Lawrence College and author, The Far Enemy: Why Jihad Went Global (Cambridge University Press, 2005),
- on the rise of jihadist movements

» Fawaz Gerges (Cambridge University Press)

The 740 Club

Michael Gross, author, The Story of the World's Richest Apartment Building (Broadway Books),
- on life inside a top New York City apartment building

» The Story of the World's Richest Apartment Building

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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

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.