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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, July 11, 2002
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    A Series on the History of Indian and Pakistani Relations

    We begin our series of discussions on the history of the conflict between India and Pakistan with two professors of political science, Reeta Tremblay and Adil Najam, as we try to understand the events that led to the recent standoff in Kashmir.

Shootout at the O.K. Cockpit

Sara Goo Reporter for the Washington Post with a look at "The Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act"

In the Doug Out

Douglas Forrester, Republican Candidate for US Senate in New Jersey

Autumn Years in New York

Bobby Sackman, Council of Senior Center Services in New York How Senior Citizens Fare in the Big Apple

What Would Martin Luther Do? Should Lutherans Participate In Interfaith Events?

Rev. David Mahsman Director of News and Information for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and Executive Editor of The Reporter and The Lutheran Witness

Separated At Birth: Pakistan-India History: 1947

Reeta Chowdhari Tremblay Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Concordia University And Adil Najam Assistant Professor of International Relations and Energy and Environmental Studies at Boston University.

What Would Mohammed Do? The Threat In The Islamic World

John Esposito Professor of Religion and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University and Author, Unholy War: Terror in the Name of Islam (Oxford University Press, 2002)

Open Phones

Speak Clearly, Please!

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 show with a 20 year news quiz.

Happy 150th Birthday, Evolution!

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Richard Dawkins, biologist, professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University, and author of many books on science, most recently, The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution, talks about Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, which was published on 24 November 1859.

What's Next for the Movement?

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In the aftermath of President Obama's campaign, Kevin Powell, Brooklyn-based community activist has written a new book, Open Letters to America: Essays by Kevin Powell, outlining his thoughts about political engagement, particularly among African-American youth.

No Logo: One Decade Later

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Journalist and activist Naomi Klein discusses the ten-year anniversary of the release of her landmark book NO LOGO: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies.

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.

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.