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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 17, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, March 17, 2006
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    They're Not Called Green Cards For Nothing

    In the debate on immigration reform, most people think of Asians and Latin Americans. But recent rallies held by an Irish lobby group are getting major media attention and drawing appearances by prominent US Senators. 78% of the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the US are from Latin America so why is an older generation of immigrants getting so much attention? Plus: a look at the city’s most diverse stretch of land – Queens Boulevard, the planned US-Iran summit on Iraq's political future, and your weekend plans.

    Today's Guest Host:
    » Daljit Dhaliwal

They're Not Called Green Cards For Nothing

Niall O'Dowd, publisher of the Irish Voice newspaper and chairman of the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform
- why an Irish lobby group is having an impact on immigration legislation for allethnic groups

» The Irish Voice
» The Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform

Boulevard of Dreams

Roger Quan, owner of Rogue Productions Magic in Elmhurst Queens and son of immigrants
- on how the neighborhood has changed
and
Rob Polner, reporter for Newsday
- on how immigrants and immigrant culture is evolving in Queens

Appointment with the Enemy

Alan Isenberg, writes for Newsweek International
- on the planned US-Iran meeting on Iraq's future

Open Phones


- your calls on what to do this weekend

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.