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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, November 15, 2006
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  • Lauren Toole and Kristin Licata in rehearsal for I AM A DANCER
    Lauren Toole and Kristin Licata in rehearsal for I AM A DANCER (Felice Lesser)

    Territorial Imperative

    Hamas and Fatah have been deadlocked for months over the formation of a Palestinian unity government. Progress appeared to have been made on Monday when an agreement was reached on a candidate for prime minister. Today, Columbia scholar Rashid Khalidi assesses whether progress can be made and sustained in the Middle East. Also, the struggles of a freelance dancer, same sex marriage in South Africa and the buzz on Borat.

Preaching to the Choir and the Rainbow Nation

Paul Baumann, editor of Commonweal
- on the U.S. Catholic Bishop's conference and the decisions they have made
and
Vista Kalipa, Media Co-ordinator for the Triangle Project an organization that works towards eradicating discrimination against and within the LGBT community in South Africa
and
Mark Mathabane , writer, commentator on human rights and author, Kaffir Boy: The True Story of a Black Youth's Coming of Age in Apartheid South Africa (Touchstone Books 1998)
- on the South African Parliaments decision to legalize same sex marriage

A Dancer's Lot

Felice Lesser, choreographer
- on her new dance and video work, I Am a Dancer about the struggles of freelance dancers in small companies

Studio Theater of Baryshnikov Arts Center, November 15th-18th

Territorial Imperative

Rashid Khalidi , head of the Middle East Institute at Columbia University and author, The Iron Cage: The Story of the Palestinian Struggle for Statehood (Beacon, 2006)
- on his new book, a history of the Palestinians

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Borat: Equal Opportunity Insults

Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly film critic
- discusses America's reaction to the new Sacha Baron Cohen film Borat

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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.