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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 22, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, February 22, 2006
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  • Finding Allah

    The amount of Muslim converts in the US rose to record numbers after the September eleventh attacks. Author Brendan Bernhard looks at the phenomenon in his book, "White Muslim: From LA to New York…To Jihad." Plus: New Yorker editor David Remnick on Hamas and a look at terrorism and port security.

All About Hamas

David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker,
- a deep look at the Hamas party

Finding Allah

Brendan Bernhard, author, White Muslim: From LA to New York…to Jihad (Melville House, 2006)
- on the post-9/11 Muslim conversions in the US

» book info on publisher's website

Dubious About Dubai

Jean-François Seznec, adjunct professor of political economy of the Persian Gulf at Columbia University,
and
Dr. Christopher Davidson, researcher specialising in the political economy and security of the Arabian Gulf, and author, The United Arab Emirates: A Study in Survival on the political and economic culture of the United Arab Emirates

» Jean-François Seznec bio
» Christopher Davidson's Website
» CIA World Factbook entry on United Arab Emirates

Mistakes Were Made

Dr. Gary L. Gregg, director, McConnell Center for Political Leadership at the University of Louisville
- on the worst Presdential Blunders in American History

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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.