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The Brian Lehrer Show / October 08, 2002

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, October 08, 2002
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    Dogma

    Early in the election, Democrats accused New Jersey senatorial candidate Doug Forrester of putting the heat on Torricelli's unethical conduct instead of focusing on the issues. But since the US Supreme Court has cleared the way for Lautenberg, what's Forrester's strategy now? On the other side of the river, Carl McCall's campaign is up against a very well-funded Pataki and the comptroller's ratings seem to be slipping. McCall will discuss why he's the better man for the job.

Thus Spake Bush

Michael Ledeen, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and author of The War Against the Terror Masters (St. Martin's Press, 2002), says Bush got it right last night in Cincinnati.

A Forrest of Confusion

Douglas Forrester, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate from New Jersey, joins Brian to talk about the Iraq debate and the ballot chaos in his race for election.

Calling on McCall

H. Carl McCall, New York State Comptroller and Democratic Nominee for Governor, makes his pitch for why he should get elected.

Are We There Yet?

Listeners comment on Bush's speech, the Congressional resolution and the war on terrorism.

Alter Ego

Jonathan Alter, senior editor of Newsweek, analyzes the Congressional debate on attacking Iraq.

Open Phones

Speak, and you will be heard.

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.

fish lizzard

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

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.

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.

Video Picks

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