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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, December 18, 2007
  • NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24:  Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Columbia University
    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Columbia University (Getty Images)

    World War IV

    Norman Podhoretz’s latest book is called World War IV: The Long Struggle Against Islamofascism. He thinks we should bomb Iran – now. He’s also principal foreign policy advisor to Rudy Giuliani. Podhoretz discusses Iran, terrorism, and the presidential campaign. We review Elliot Spitzer's eventful first year with Lt. Governor David Paterson. And, when it comes to marrying for money – how low would you go? Finally, tips on tipping for the holiday season.

The First Year

David Paterson, Lt. Governor of New York, former State Senator (D-29th District-Harlem, the Upper West Side and Washington Heights) and Minority Leader, discusses the first year of the Spitzer administration. Also joining us to discuss "Troopergate" and the Spitzer agenda is Elizabeth Benjamin of the Daily News and Wayne Barrett of The Village Voice.

Name Your Price

Andrew Beveridge, chair at the sociology department at Queens College joins Robert Frank, Wall Street Journal columnist and the author of Richistan: A Journey Through the American Wealth Boom and the Lives of the New Rich, to talk about Frank's recent column about how many Americans are willing to marry for money . . .for the right price.

Robert Frank's column

World War IV

Norman Podhoretz, principal foreign policy advisor to Rudy Giuliani, introduces his new book, World War IV: The Long Struggle Against Islamofascism. Podhoretz discusses Iran, terrorism, Giuliani, and what makes a 'neo-conservative'.

World War IV is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Tips on Holiday Tipping

It's not just the holiday season, it's also the tipping season. How much do you need to tip and how many people should you include? Sewell Chan, of the New York Times' City Room blog, looks at the anxieties surrounding holiday tipping.

City Room's Holiday Tipping Guide

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.

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.