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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 28, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, February 28, 2006
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  • Religious scholar Eboo Patel
    Religious scholar Eboo Patel

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    In the controversy over the Danish cartoons, observant Muslims are told they are contradicting themselves by both supporting free speech and decrying the illustrations. Religious scholar Eboo Patel says it’s possible to hold both views. Plus: New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras ...and the return of tourist dollars. And is the next generation of graduates really "Generation Debt"?

Both Sides Now

Sabahat Ashraf, a writer/blogger who makes his living as a technical writer in Silicon Valley and covers events in Pakistan
and
Eboo Patel, the Founder and Executive Director of the Interfaith Youth Core and an Ashoka Fellow,
-on the controversy over "those cartoons"
» more on Sabahat Ashraf
» Eboo Patel's essay on the cartoon controversy

New Orleans Hospitality

Guy Martin, senior correspondent for Conde Nast Traveler,
- on the New Orleans tourism industry's struggle to recover in time for Mardi Gras

Young, Gifted and Broke

Tamara Draut, author, Strapped: Why America's 20- and 30-Somethings Can't Get Ahead (Doubleday, 2006)
and
Daniel Gross, writes the moneybox column for Slate magazine
and
Anya Kamenetz, author, Generation Debt: Why Now Is A Terrible Time to Be Young (Riverhead Books, 2006)

» Daniel Gross' article on young people and debt

Open Phones

A call-in for younger listeners about the changing social contract and their plans for retirement

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 show with a 20 year news quiz.

Season's Eatings

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December guests Tamara Reynolds and Zora O'Neill will be answering your holiday hosting questions each week. Segments so far: Holiday Traditions | Gifting Food | Hosting on a Budget

Also check out the live online chats with Tamara and Zora, where they answer all your hosting questions. Chat #1 | Chat #2

(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mariachily/3330743790/">mariachily</a>/flickr)

Climbing K2: Life and Death

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Ed Viesturs, the first American to climb all fourteen eight-thousand meter mountains, and one of only six to do so without oxygen, discusses his new book K2: Life & Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain (Broadway, 2009).

SUNY Disposition

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State University of New York chancellor Nancy Zimpher, discusses the pressures the system faces and the role it plays in the current economic climate.

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.

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.