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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 26, 2002

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, September 26, 2002
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    No Logo v. Pro Logo

    Does economic liberalization promise great wealth or greater misery for the world's poor? Does the advent of megabrands like Starbucks and the Gap give consumers more or less choice? Where do citizens stand in the shifting balance between government and business? Naomi Klein, brand-skeptic, and Sameena Ahmad, label-lover, disagree on nearly all the questions. Later on, they're joined by a global investment manager and an African pro-democracy, pro-environment activist.

A Healthy Dose of Branding

We rebroadcast an extended excerpt from the Pro Logo vs No Logo forum. Naomi Klein, syndicated columnist for the Guardian and Globe and Mail and author of No Logo: Taking Aim At The Brand Bullies (Picador, 1999) and Sameena Ahmad, business correspondent for The Economist and author of the "Pro Logo: Why Brands Are Good for You" article in the Economist, lay out their arguments concerning branding and the role of multinational corporations. They are joined by Nigerian activist Owens Wiwa, executive director of the African Environmental and Human Development Agency who relates his personal experience in the frontlines of globalization: the struggle of the Ogoni people against the Shell corporation. Peter Marber, president and chief strategist for the Trust Company of the Atlantic, an investment firm and author of From Third World to World Class: The Future of Emerging Markets in the Global Economy describes the global democratization of consumption. (see more info)

Speak Out!

Listeners give their two cents on the Pro Logo vs No Logo event.

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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.