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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 18, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, February 18, 2008
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    Here, There and Everywhere

    In September Senator John McCain sat down for a long conversation with Brian on everything from net neutrality to New York mayors. For your Presidents' Day listening pleasure, tune in to hear the highlights. Also: Some immigrants in America face a decision: should I go home to find a spouse? It’s a decision fraught with questions of class, money, equality-- even fraud. Two views on marrying here or there. And: we open up the National Archives and take a look at some letters to the White House.

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McCain's Pains (rebroadcast)

John McCain, U.S. Senator (R-AZ), presidential candidate, and author of Hard Call: Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them (12 Books, 2008), explains why he'd be a good president for New York.

I Heart Huckabee

Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, author, From Hope to Higher Ground: 12 Stops to Restoring America’s Greatness (Center Street, 2007)
, sat down with Brian last year to discuss his take on national issues and his own presidential aspirations. Hear the highlights.

From Hope to Higher Ground is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Dwight Young, author of Dear Mr. President: Letters to the Oval Office from the Files of the National Archives, discusses the letters that people have sent to the White House over the years.

Love and Marriage

Alex Kabba, editor-in-chief of African Abroad, and Angela Ogbolu, publisher of Kitu Kizuri, a magazine for African women living in the United States, debate the pros and cons of going back home to find a spouse.

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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.