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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, November 27, 2006
  • Rep. Scott Garrett
    Rep. Scott Garrett

    Monday Morning Politics

    David Gergen, editor-at-large of U.S. News and World Report and New Jersey Republican Congressman Scott Garrett discusses being a minority in the Democratic controlled Congress. We explore the reality of compromise between Nancy Pelosi and George Bush. Also, Blair Williams discusses the Anglo-Indian community in India, and we examine the current experience of teenagers in the foster care system.

Monday Morning Politics Part 1

David Gergen, Editor-at-Large, U.S. News and World Report and Director, Center for Public Leadership, John F. Kennedy School of Government
-discusses the possibility of common ground between Nancy Pelosi and George Bush
and
Scott Garrett, Republican Congressman from New Jersey
- talks about being a minority in the Democratic-controlled Congress and what is on the political agenda for Republicans

The Jewel in the Crown

Blair Williams , Professor of Industry at Polytechnic University
- examines the Anglo-Indian community in India and the diaspora

Jesus Christ: Superstar

Jerry Jenkins, former vice president for publishing and current writer-at-large for the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago and co-author
and
Tim LaHaye, minister and co-author
-on their new book, "John's Story: The Last Eyewitness (Book One of The Jesus Chronicles) (Putnam 2006)

John's Story available for purchase at Amazon.com

Bachelor Party Shooting

Rickford Burke, president of the Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy
and
Graham Weatherspoon, of 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care
-on the controversial shooting of a man in Queens before his wedding day

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

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

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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.