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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, July 26, 2006
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    My Life and the Black Panther Party

    Flores Forbes went from the Black Panther Party to prison to his life now as chief strategic officer of the Abyssinian Development Corporation in Harlem. His memoir Will You Die With Me? My Life and the Black Panther Party is a look back at the turmoil of the 60s and 70s. Also, highlights and analysis of the Iraqi Prime Minister's address to Congress and more from the Spitzer/Suozzi debate.

Spitting Fight

Andrea Bernstein, WNYC reporter
and
Liz Benjamin, political reporter for the Albany Times-Union and blogger
- analyzes last nights democratic primary debate

» Capitol Confidential: Elizabeth Benjamin's Blog

Refuse to Recuse

G. Oliver Koppell, New York City Council Member (D) representing Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Woodlawn, Norwood and parts of Bedford Park, Wakefield, Bronx Park East AND former New York State Attorney General 1994-1995
- on the New York State Attorney General's right to recuse a case

» Oliver Koppell's City Council Homepage

Look Back At Anger

Flores A. Forbes, chief strategic officer of the Abyssinian Development Corporation in Harlem and author, Will You Die With Me? My Life and the Black Panther Party (Atria Books, 2006)
- on his memoir of his days as a revolutionary

Lost in Translation

Linda Feldmann, White House correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor
- Prime Minister Malaki addresses the US Congress amidst a controversy over his support for Hezbollah

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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.