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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 07, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, December 07, 2005
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  • Access of Evil

    The media have been criticized for being too favorable to the administration in the lead up to the war on Iraq. Some critics think journalists' obsession with access is to blame. Hear from one Knight-Ridder journalist lauded for his pre-war coverage who had little access to officials.

Intel Not Inside

Jonathan Landay, reporter for Knight Ridder
-on his work uncovering the faulty intelligence surrounding the run up to the Iraq war

Mosu and Najaf: Model Cities?

Holly Bailey, White House correspondent for Newsweek
- previews president Bush's big speech today at the Council on Foreign Relations
» Newsweek Magazine

Live Event

George Bush speaks at the Center for Foreign Relations on reconstruction efforts in Iraq

Packing a Punch

George Packer, writer for the New Yorker and author The Assassins' Gate : America in Iraq (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2005)
- on George Bush's speech

30 issues in 30 days graphic

30 Issues in 30 Days

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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.