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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 28, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, November 28, 2005
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  • Iraqi army soldiers ( U.S. Air Force photo)
    Iraqi army soldiers ( U.S. Air Force photo)

    You And What Army?

    For more than a year, politicians and pundits have been fretting over the size and capabilities of the new Iraqi Army. In an article in The Atlantic, journalist James Fallows argues that the US must dramatically step up its investment in training new forces or face the consequences of failure to build a stand-alone army.

Washington Roundup

Jonathan Darman, general editor of Newsweek
- on the news from Washington

» Newsweek

To New Orleans, Love, Rob

Rob Walker, New York Times magazine "Consumed" columnist and author, Letters From New Orleans (Garrett County Press, 2005),
- on the soul and strength of the Crescent City

» Rob Walker's website
» The New York Times Magazine

You And What Army?

James Fallows, National correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly
- on the weakness of the Iraqi army

» "Why Iraq Has No Army" by James Fallows in The Atlantic Monthly

Truth is stranger than fiction

Stephen Gaghan, screenwriter and director of Syriana
- on mixing Washington, Middle East oil, and espionage on screen

» Syriana (Warner Brothers)

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

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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.