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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 30, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, January 30, 2006
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    Monday Morning Blues

    The State of the Union address and the Senate vote on Samuel Alito for the Supreme Court make this a crucial week in Washington, not to mention the outcome of the Palestinian election and calls for Abbas’ resignation. Plus: a case for the Patriot Act, your calls on Health Savings accounts and the (maybe) first-ever DVD-magazine

State of Politics

Mike Allen White House correspondent for Time Magazine
- previews tomorrow’s the State of the Union Address

Open Phones

listeners with health savings accounts share their experiances

Patriot Zone

Amitai Etzioni University Professor at George Washington University and author, How Patriotic is the Patriot Act?: Freedom Versus Security in the Age of Terrorism (Routledge, 2005),
- says Congress shouldn't block the Patriot Act

» Amitai Etzioni
» "How Patriotic is the Patriot Act? Freedom Versus Security in the Age of Terrorism" (Routledge, 2004)

Seen, not Read

Brent Hoff editor of The Wholphin
- talks about the new DVD journal from McSweeneys

» The Wholphin

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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.