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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, August 14, 2006
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  • The "Tribute in Light" memorial to the World Trade Center (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

    V-WOT Day

    In “Declaring Victory” in the new issue of the Atlantic Monthly, James Fallows makes the case that, in the five years since 9/11, we’ve learned that it’s time to declare victory in the War on Terror and move on to a more effective counter-terrorism strategy. Plus, Monday Morning Politics with ABC News political director Mark Halperin, AOL release of users' search records and a call in on the eve of the 16th World AIDS Conference. With Guest-host Andrea Bernstein.

Monday Morning Politics

Mark Halperin, political director for ABC News and editor of the political newsletter
- on the news and politics from Washington and abroad

Search as Social Science

Paul Boutin, technology columnist for Slate magazine.
- why AOL released its users' search records and what it says about the people searching
» You Are What You Search, by Paul Boutin in Slate

What Have We Learned? The Costs of the War on Terror

James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly
- argues we should declare victory in the War on Terror

» Read the follow-ups to "Declaring Victory" from The Atlantic Monthly

Open Phones

The World AIDS Conference starts this week in Toronto. Listeners call in on how the HIV treatment "cocktail" has changed their lives in the 10 years since its been available.

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.