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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, March 20, 2006
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    It’s a Man’s World

    Margaret Thatcher has it, as does Humphrey Bogart. On the next Brian Lehrer Show: A look at the importance of manliness, as one author sees it. How it differs from masculinity and why he thinks manly qualities are dismissed in society. Plus: Monday morning politics, self help and your calls.

The Three Year Mark

Caroline Daniel, White House correspondent for the Financial Times
-discusses Iraq, the White House and the Democrats

» The Financial Times

Help Yourself

Micki McGee, sociologist, cultural critic and author, Self-Help, Inc: Makeover Culture in American Life (Oxford Press, 2005)

» Self Help, Inc. (Oxford Press)

A Man's World

Harvey Mansfield, professor of Government at Harvard University and author, Manliness (Yale University Press, 2006)
- on the philosophy, literature and science of manliness

» Manliness (Yale Press)

Open Phones

Your calls on Orthodox Judaism and abortion, and the political status of Curaçao.

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.