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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, December 17, 2007
  • "No End In Sight"
    "No End In Sight"

    Perpetual War

    The release of the Iraq War documentary No End in Sight has prompted more public figures to come forward with the real reasons they think the war was launched. The film’s director, Charles Ferguson, talks about the ongoing story of the film and the forthcoming book. Two political writers discuss the coveted Democratic newspaper endorsements and the Huckabee factor. We get an update from the floor of Senator Dodd's filibuster on phone companies and NSA wiretapping. And a senior adviser to Eliot Spitzer wants to change the statewide public university system. Also, do silver trees have a green lining?

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Primary Issues

Liz Halloran, senior writer for U.S.News & World Report, discusses the election trail and the all-important newspaper endorsements, and Zev Chafets, frequent contributor to the New York Times Magazine profiled Mike Huckabee in the 12/16 issue, "The Huckabee Factor." and discusses the appeal of Huckabee in the race right now.

Mike Huckabee's Foreign Affairs article

Green Lining on a Silver Tree

Simran Sethi, Professional-in-Residence at the University of Kansas School of Journalism, host of The Green on the Sundance Channel, and environmental reporter for NBC News, answers the question: how green is your Christmas tree?

Will the Phone Companies Get a Pass?

Will the Senate grant immunity to phone companies in the NSA wiretapping program today? New York Times Washington Correspondent Eric Lichtblau looks at what's at stake and reports on new revelations about the program.

NY Times: Wider Spying Fuels Aid Plan for Telecom Industry

Ferguson and Kerik

Charles Ferguson's documentary No End In Sight has spurred the discussion of just what went wrong in the early days of the Iraq war. Since the release of his film, Ferguson has continued to interview public figures, including embattled former NYC police chief Bernard Kerik, who served as Interim Minister of Interior of Iraq in 2003.

The Governor's Adviser

Lloyd Constantine, senior adviser to Governor Eliot Spitzer, wants to upgrade the state public university system.

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.

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.

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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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