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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, October 24, 2006
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  • Conventioneers
    Conventioneers

    Conventions of Love

    Mora Stephens wanted to look at how the political divide in America affects personal relationships. So she made a romantic comedy set in the 2004 Republican National Convention. She tells the story of a Democratic protester falling for a Republican delegate and asks if the person can come before the politics. We talk to Stevens and hear how listeners deal with the same question. Plus: 30 Issues in 30 Days: If the Democrats take Congress, should they investigate, or even impeach, the President?

30 Issues in 30 Days: Investigate? Impeach?

Elizabeth Holtzman, former Congresswoman and author, The Impeachment of George W. Bush: A Practical Guide for Concerned Citizens (Nation Books 2006)
- on whether George W. Bush should be investigated and impeached, and how it can be done
and
Mike Isikoff, investigative reporter, Newsweek and co-author with David Corn, Hubris: The Inside Story of Spin, Scandal and the Selling of the Iraq War (Crown 2006)
- discusses whether or not the Democrats will investigate or impeach the President if they gain a majority in Congress
and
Dave Mejias , candidate for Congress running against Peter King in New York's Third Congressional District
- says that if the Democrats take the House they should focus on the issues and not impeaching the president

The Impeachment of George W. Bush is available for purchase at Amazon.com
Hubris is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Ugly Politics?

Joe Mahoney, Albany Bureau Chief, New York Daily News
- discusses Alan Hevesi and the investigation over his use of a state driver
and
Ben Smith, reporter for the New York Daily News and blogger
- talks about his candid conversation with John Spencer on a flight between Rochester and New York City

Conventions of Love

Mora Stephens, director and co-screenwriter of the film, Conventioneers
- when politics comes before people in personal relationships

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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.