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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 12, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, December 12, 2005
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  • Opus Dei

    Magnum Opus

    Members of Opus Dei were portrayed as villains in the bestselling novel, The Da Vinci Code. But little is known about the notoriously secretive sect of the Catholic Church. How powerful is it and who are its members? Vatican correspondent, John Allen claims to have the first ever investigative look at the group. Plus: Monday morning politics and a look at the best books of 2005.

Lindsey Hop

Mike Hirsh, senior editor at Newsweek and author, At War With Ourselves: Why America Is Squandering Its Chance to Build a Better World (Oxford Univeristy Press 2003)

» Newsweek

Best Books

Sam Tanenhaus, editor of the New York Times Book Review
- on the year's best books to buy for Christmas

» The New York Times Book Review

Dei of Reckoning

John Allen, Jr., Rome correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter and author,
- takes an investigative look at Opus Dei

» Opus Dei USA
» The National Catholic Reporter

Open Phones

small business owners share their thoughts on keeping down health care costs.

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.