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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 17, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, November 17, 2006
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  • Go Ask Alice

    Guest host Alice Rhee talks to writer Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, among other books. Best known as a novelist, Walker also writes non-fiction. She talks about her latest book of writings on politics and spirituality called We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For. Also, New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik on raising a family in New York, and Arab-American comedian Dean Obeidallah, and how the new leaders in Congress will deal with ethics.

House in Order

Gail Chaddock, staff writer and congressional correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor
and
Melanie Sloane, executive director, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
- the new leaders in the 110th Congress and what they plan for ethics reform.

Hevesi: What Next?

Bob Hardt, Executive Producer and Political Director of New York 1
- discusses Spitzer's plans regarding Alan Hevesi

Political and Personal Passages

Alice Walker, author, We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For: Inner Light in a Time of Darkness (New Press, 2006)
- on her life, her writing and her work to achieve peace and justice

Urban Playground

Adam Gopnik, New Yorker writer and author, Through the Children's Gate: A Home in New York (Knopf, 2006)
- on family life in New York City

Through the Children's Gate is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Laughter Is the Best Medicine- What's Funny About Being Arab-American

Dean Obeidallah, comedian
- talks about his post 9/11 identity

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.