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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 21, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, November 21, 2005
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  • After Andijan

    Last May, government forces fired on a crowd of protesters in the city of Andijan, in Uzbekistan, killing hundreds. Journalist Galima Bukharbaeva was there, and was later charged with crimes by the Uzbek government for reporting on the crisis. Now she’s taken refuge in the United States.

"The U.S. Cannot Accomplish Anything Further in Iraq Militarily"

Linda Feldmann, White House correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor
- Murtha, Rumsfeld, and the explosive debate over Iraq

» "Why Iraq War Support Fell So Fast" by Linda Feldmann (CS Monitor)

After Andijan

Galima Bukharbaeva, Uzbek journalist and winner of the 2005 International Press Freedom Award from the Committee to Protect Journalists,
-says it's good to harbor doubts

» Galima Bukharbaeva (CPJ)

Remarks by Vice President Cheney

Dick Cheney speaks live at the American Enterprise Institute on the Iraq war and pre-war intelligence

Al Qaedastan?

Nancy Soderbergh, former Clinton administration ambassador to the UN and author, The Superpower Myth: The Use and Misuse of American Might (John Wiley & Sons, 2005),
- says Saddam's Iraq had no contacts to al Qaeda, but is now a terrorist haven

» The Superpower Myth (Wiley)

Withdrawal = Retreat?

Tom Donnelly, senior fellow at the Project for a New American Century and resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute,
- says leaving Iraq would be a disaster

» Tom Donnelly (PNAC)
» Tom Donnelly (AEI)

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.