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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 05, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, September 05, 2006
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    What Have We Learned: Muslims in America

    American Muslims have experienced both assimilation and alienation since 9/11. Journalist Geneive Abdo compares Islam in Iran, Europe, and the United States, and says that while homegrown terrorism is less likely here than in Europe, there are forces in American society that push Muslims to retreat to their mosques. Also: a call-in for Muslim listeners.

Tuesday Morning Politics

Jessica Yellin
- ABC News White House Correspondent
and
John Dickerson, Slate.com's Chief Political correspondent and author, On Her Trail : My Mother, Nancy Dickerson, TV News' First Woman Star (Simon & Schuster, October
- discuss the midterm elections and Congressman Christopher Shays' policy change over America's involvement in Iraq.

» John Dickerson

Primary Run

Tom Suozzi Nassau County Executive (D) and running for the Democratic primary for Governor
-on his gubernatorial run against Eliot Spitzer.

» More on Tom Suozzi

What Have We Learned: Muslims in America

Geneive Abdo, liaison for the Alliance of Civilizations at the U.N. and author, Mecca and Main Street: Muslim Life in America after 9/11 (Oxford University Press, 2006)
-talks about life for American Muslims in the post 9/11 world.

» Mecca and Main Street: Muslim Life in America after 9/11 (Oxford University Press, 2006)

Art All Around

Sarina Finkelstein, photographer of the Street Art cover story in Time Out New York
and
Lady Pink, pioneering graffiti artist
and
Hope169, street artist
- talk about street art and graffiti in New York: its history, legality, and where to find it

» The Street Art slide show in Time Out New York

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30 Issues in 30 Days

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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

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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 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

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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.

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.