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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

    Cartoon Characters

    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

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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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