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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 24, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, January 24, 2007
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  • President George W. Bush shakes hands with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA on 23 January 2007 (Getty Images)
    President George W. Bush greets House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) before delivering the State of the Union address, Jan, 23 2007. (Getty Images)

    Houses on the Hill

    Filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi talks about her new HBO documentary on American evangelicals—and on having her mom become Speaker of the House. Also: reaction to President Bush’s State of the Union address from guests, including linguist George Lakoff; former governor Christie Todd Whitman; and you, our listeners. Also a call-in for Muslims on Thomas Friedman's call for an Islamic M.L.K.

State of the Union Reaction

George Lakoff, professor of linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, author of Don't Think of an Elephant: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate--The Essential Guide for Progressives (Chelsea Green, 2004)
-then-
John Fund, writes the weekly "On the Trail" column for OpinionJournal.com and author, Stealing Elections: How Voter Fraud Threatens Our Democracy (Encounter, 2004)
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Andy Stern, president of SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
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Christine Todd Whitman, former governor of New Jersey, former director of the Environmental Protection Agency and co-chair of CASEnergy which promotes nuclear energy as a solution to global warming and author of It's My Party Too (Penguin Press, 2005)
- offer their views on the State of the Union Address.

Open Phones

Listeners offer their thoughts on the State of the Union Address and President Bush's proposed healthcare initiatives.

On The Road Again

Alexandra Pelosi, filmmaker and daughter of the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi
- talks about her new film on Evangelical America.

Friends with God: A Road Trip with Alexandra Pelosi airs on HBO on January 25th at 9pm EST

Open Phones

Muslim listeners ponder the existence of an Islamic Martin Luther King Jr.

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.