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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, October 18, 2006
  • New York Democratic gubernatorial candidate and New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on July 26, 2006 in New York.
    New York Democratic gubernatorial candidate and New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on July 26, 2006 in New York. (AP Photo)

    Should the U.S. Get Out of Iraq?

    After three and a half years, 2,700 U.S. casualties, spending of $379 billion, and no end in sight, a forum at Town Hall took on the question: Should the U.S. get out of Iraq? Congressman Jack Murtha and former Senator George McGovern grappled with the question along with others. We’ll play excerpts of the taped debate and make available the full audio online. Plus: Eliot Spitzer takes questions on what he’d do if he gets elected governor and a new play that encompasses the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn, roller coaster rides, 9/11, and Starbucks.

Stuy-Town Sold

Daniel Garodnick, New York City Councilmember, District 4
- discuses the sale of Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village

On the Road

Eliot Spitzer, New York State Attorney General and candidate for Governor (D)
- talks about his campaign

Open Phones

-Listeners call in about the Stuy-Town sale

The Old Ball Game

Heather Woodbury, playwright and performer, winner of the inaugural Spalding Gray Award
- on her first multi-actor ensemble work, A Tale of 2Cities: An American Joyride on Multiple Tracks, that takes as its starting point the move of the Dodgers from Brooklyn to Los Angeles

Tale of 2Cities: An American Joyride on Multiple Tracks is in performance at Performance Space 122 through October 29th.

Tale of 2Cities is also available for purchase at Amazon.com

Should the U.S. Get Out of Iraq?

Congressman John Murtha, D-12 (PA), ranking member, and former chairman, of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee; Vietnam combat veteran and retired Marine Corps colonel
and
George McGovern, former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate; co-author of Out of Iraq: A Practical Plan for Withdrawal Now (Simon & Schuster, 2006)
and
William Polk, historian and co-author of Out of Iraq
and
James Carafano, senior fellow for National Security and Homeland Security at The Heritage Foundation
and
Salameh Nematt, Washington bureau chief for Al Hayat International Arab Daily
-a live forum at Town Hall examining the options for, and the consequences of, an exit strategy for the U.S. in Iraq
Listen to the whole debate

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.

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.