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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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    Unconventional

    U.S. Representative Ron Paul (R-TX)’s internet support for his run for the presidential nomination didn’t translate into enough votes to win, but he’s holding his own Freedom Rally in Minneapolis during the Republican National Convention. Also, Gail Collins and David Brooks preview the more “conventional’ conventions; tales from a marriage; and a Queens athlete’s shot at the Olympic glory.

On the Campaigns

New York Times op-ed columnists Gail Collins and David Brooks take their web-only "Conversation" to the air and discuss the presidential race.

Married Life

James Braly, journalist and storytelling performer, talks about his new one-man show, Life in a Marital Institution.

30 Issues in 30 Days: The Launch

Leading up to the Presidential election, the Brian Lehrer Show will be looking at 30 Issues in 30 Days. This time around, you produce! Listeners will be able to submit, select, and actually produce the final segments as a group. Amanda Michel, Director of Off The Bus at Huffington Post and Glenn Reynolds, the man behind Instapundit serve as advisers for the project.

Stage one of the project is a nominating process to select the 30 issues. Click on the link below to suggest your topics and have your opinion heard!

30 Issues In 30 Days: The Brainstorm

Unconventional

Ron Paul, US Congressman from Texas (R-14)and Republican presidential candidate, talks about the widespread grassroots support behind his bid for the nomination and the Rally for the Republic, an event he'll be headlining during the Republican National Convention.

Sharp Shooter

18-year-old rifle shooter, Sandra Fong, returns home to New York City after competing in Beijing. She joins us to talk about her Olympic experience.

Your Fab Cab

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Who is in your fantasy Obama cabinet? Pick anyone!

Word from Abroad

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John Burns, London bureau chief for the New York Times, reflects on his work in China, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, and Iraq.

Chief of Technology

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Andrew Rasiej, founder of Personal Democracy Forum, talks about the potential presidential cabinet position of Chief Technology Officer. Who's in your fantasy cabinet? Visit our Fab Cab page and let us know.

Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

New Episode Posted November 13
Eavesdrop on Andrea Bernstein and Brian Lehrer, two of the most political savvy minds around, as they eat lunch and break down the week’s political activities.

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