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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 18, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
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  • Senator Barack Obama with the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. in a 2005 photograph.
    (Trinity United Church of Christ/Religion New Service)

    Barack Obama at Church

    Senator Obama is facing criticism over remarks made by his pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright of Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ. We take a closer look at the tradition of black liberation theology and the role of the black church in politics. Also: live coverage of Senator Obama's speech on race, and we open the phones for listener reaction.

Jeremiad

Stephanie Robinson, president and CEO of The Jamestown Project and Eddie Glaude, Jr., associate professor at Princeton University and Gladys Mitchell, doctoral candidate in political science at the University of Chicago and a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, talk about the controversy surrounding Barack Obama's pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright.

SPECIAL: Senator Obama Live from Philadelphia

Live coverage of Barack Obama's speech on race at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Read the prepared text of the Senator's speech

Open Phones

Listeners call in with their reaction to Senator Obama's speech on race.

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.