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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 25, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, May 25, 2006
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    Tavis Smiley

    Tavis Talks

    Tavis Smiley’s book, Covenant with Black America, has been a bestseller for 10 weeks. On the next Brian Lehrer Show, find out what he thinks the black community can do about criminal justice and healthcare. Plus: the only formal nominee for NY governor -- former Republican assemblyman John Faso, "He Says, She Says" on wedding planning, and a listener poll of 2008 candidates

Life in the Faso Lane

John Faso Republican candidate for Governor and former Assemblyman (R-NY-12th District-Albany, Columbia, Greene, and Schoharie Counties)
- on his candidacy for the post of governor of New York

» John Faso for Governor

Wedding Jitters

Vicki Howard, professor of history at Hartwick College and author, Brides Inc.: American Weddings and the Business of Tradition (University of Pennsylvania Press 2006)
- on the $70 billion business of weddings
and
Doug Gordon, successful groom and author The Engaged Groom (Collins 2006)
- on how men can be more useful in planning a wedding

Community Covenant

Tavis Smiley, host of the on PRI and Tavis Talks on PBS
- on his plan to have a community covenant

» Covenant with Black America

Gore Wins

An unofficial, thoroughly unscientific, call-in poll of listeners' choices for presidential candidates in 2008

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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