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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 19, 2008

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Monday, May 19, 2008
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    Revenge of the Nerds

    Too smart, too clumsy, or just too oblivious to be cool, the nerd has long been reviled as the pariah of the schoolyard. But on a subtler scale, everyone seems to have some version of their inner geek. From pocket protectors to Renaissance fairs, we take a closer look at the social history of this classic anti-hero.

Political Wrap-Up

Ken Walsh, chief White House correspondent for US News & World Report, dishes out the top political news of the day.

Should Barack Obama choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate? Comment below!

The Zen of Bobby V

The exchange of talent from Japanese baseball to the MLB can go both ways. Andrew Jenks, director of the new documentary The Zen of Bobby V, discusses the former Mets manager's experience as a coach for a Japanese squad.

Video: Watch Bobby Valentine Talk About The New Film

The Zen of Bobby V airs today at 3pm on ESPN2.

Nerd's the Word

From pocket protectors to Klingon as a second language, the stereotype of the nerd is firmly embedded in American culture. But how realistic is it? And don't nerds--creators of the Internet, inventors of the smartphone--really rule the world? Benjamin Nugent, author of American Nerd: The Story of My People, talks about his tribe.

Event
Benjamin Nugent is reading tonight at 7PM at the Half King (505 West 23rd Street).

It's My Park: Sara D. Roosevelt

As part of our series on parks around the five boroughs, Margaret Chin, deputy executive director of Asian Americans for Equality, talks about Chinatown's Sara D. Roosevelt Park.

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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.