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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 19, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, December 19, 2005
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  • McCain's Victory

    Last week, The New York Times revealed that President Bush authorized the National Security Agency to spy on Americans, bypassing the courts. Now many Democrats and some Republicans are saying he broke the law. Also: live remarks by the president, and an assessment of the state of the transit workers' negotiations with the MTA.

Reliable Sources

John Harwood, political editor for the Wall Street Journal
- discusses beltway politics and news

» The Wall Street Journal

Live Coverage

George W. Bush gives a press conference

» Transcript of the President's remarks (The White House)

Political Storm

Dante Chinni, political columnist for the Christian Science Monitor and senior associate at the Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism
- on President Bush's press conference this morning

» Dante Chinni's columns in the Christian Science Monitor

Labor's Love Lost

Ron Shechtman, attorney at the firm Pryor, Cashman, teaches public sector labor law at New York University Law School
- explains the legal intricacies of the transit workers' contract negotiations with the MTA

» Pryor Cashman

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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.