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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 23, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, March 23, 2007
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  • U.S. Army soldiers provide convoy security while fellow soldiers talk to locals in Samarra, Iraq, Feb. 28, 2007.
    U.S. Army soldiers provide convoy security while fellow soldiers talk to locals in Samarra, Iraq, Feb. 28, 2007. ( U.S. Air Force Photo)

    Civil Wars

    The Democratic Congress has been in session for nearly three months, and is still deeply divided over what to do about Iraq. On our next program, your calls about Congress and the war. Also: New Yorkers who fought in the Spanish Civil War.

Democrats and the War

Arianna Huffington, editor of the Huffington Post, and Paul Begala, political analyst for CNN and former political consultant, look at why--despite gaining control of Congress there months ago--Democrats are still divided over Iraq.

Fighting Someone Else’s Civil War

Sarah Henry and Tom Mellins curators at the Museum of the City of New York, are joined by Abraham Lincoln Brigade veteran Moe Fishman to talk about the new exhibition Facing Fascism: New York and the Spanish Civil War.

The accompanying book of essays Facing Fascism: New York and the Spanish Civil War is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Trading Journalists for Terrorists

Joel Simon, executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, looks at the consequences of the Italian government's trade of five Taliban prisoners for a captured journalist.

What's Wrong with U.S. Ports?

Stephen Flynn, fellow in national security at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of The Edge of Disaster: Rebuilding a Resiliant Nation, says our government is failing to protect us from terrorism.

Adventures in Extreme Money-Managing

Jonathan Clements, who writes the Getting Going column for the Wall Street Journal on everything you need to do to make the most out of personal finance. Call in with your most bedeviling money questions!

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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.