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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, October 10, 2002
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    Defeated But Not Deflated

    An ever-vigilant presence in New York City politics, Mark Green laments that American politics have been infected by the "evil of access," special interest groups controlling politicians through campaign donations and CEOs currying favor with legislators through special "gifts." The former mayoral candidate will discuss his new book, Selling Out.

Up in Smoke

WNYC’s Amy Eddings reports on the council hearings on a smoking ban in New York.

Decision Time

Associate Editor Karen DeYoung of The Washington Post discusses the Congressional hearings on the resolution to attack Iraq. The New York Sun’s Washington correspondant Timothy Starks explains why Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney is voting against the wishes of thousands of her constituents.

Neglected and Dejected

Saisuresh Sivaswamy, managing editor of India Abroad, says the war on terrorism has failed to strengthen relations between the United States and India.

Green And Greenbacks

Former public advocate Mark Green talks about his book, Selling Out: How Big Corporate Money Buys Elections, Rams Through Legislation, and Betrays Our Democracy (Regan Books, 2002).

Open Phones

Callers ambivalent about going to Iraq comment on the debate.

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.

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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.