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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 02, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, February 02, 2006
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  • Maureen Dowd

    Who's Dowdy?

    In her decade on the New York Times op-ed page, Maureen Dowd has reinvented the newspaper column as a twice-weekly roast of the powers that be. On tour for her new book Are Men Necessary?, Dowd tells Brian Lehrer that "humor is a fantastic way to get across to the truth, in a way that is alluring to readers." Plus: Bob Hennelly from the NJ lobbyist train, and the history of Johnny Cash's album, "At Folsom Prison."

All Aboard the Gravy Train!

Bob Hennelly, WNYC reporter
- reports live from the NJ Chamber of Commerce's "Walk To Washington" train

» The 69th Annual State Chamber/Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ Walk to Washington

The Man in Black

Michael Streissguth, professor of English at Le Moyne College and author, Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison: The Making of a Masterpiece (Da Capo, 2004)
- on the making of "Folsom Prison Blues"

» Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison (Da Capo)
» Michael Streissguth (Le Moyne College)

Battle of the Sexes

Maureen Dowd, New York Times columnist and author, Are Men Necessary (Puntam 2005)
- on men, women, and the future of feminism

» Maureen Dowd (NY Times) Excerpts from original interview aired November 25, 2005

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.