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The Brian Lehrer Show / June 25, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, June 25, 2007
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  • Dr. Singh, chairman of the Sikh Council on Religion and Education, talks with Sen. Hillary Clinton during the National Day of Prayer ceremony May 3, 2007 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
    Dr. Singh, chairman of the Sikh Council on Religion and Education, talks with Sen. Hillary Clinton during the National Day of Prayer ceremony May 3, 2007 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

    Bhangra for the Buck

    Barack Obama entered the race with the pledge to raise the political discourse and not resort to personal attacks, but this month a memo written by a staff member characterized Hillary Clinton as “the Senator from Punjab.” Does this comment put a dent in Obama’s multicultural image and, a year after George Allen’s “macaca” comments, what does it say about the influence of Indian Americans on the political landscape? Plus, news from the Sunday Shows.

Monday Morning Update

US News and World Report senior writer Liz Halloran and Daily News editorial page editor Arthur Brown talk about former EPA head Christine Todd Whitman's appearance before Congress today to discuss post-9/11 air quality in lower Manhattan, and other political news of the week.

More Bhangra For Your Buck

Sepia Mutiny's Anna John talks about the fallout over the Obama campaign memo that called Hillary Clinton "the Senator from Punjab," and the influence of Indian Americans in politics.

The Big Quit

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Assistant Commissioner Sarah Perl on why the smoking rate in NYC is down twenty percent, and Wall Street Journal reporter Anna Wilde Mathews on the proposed FDA regulation of the tobacco industry. Send us your comments about how you managed to quit smoking -- or not.

Supreme Court Rulings

Slate senior editor Emily Bazelon on the outcome of the "bong hits 4 Jesus" case and other rulings sent down this morning.

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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.