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The Brian Lehrer Show / October 15, 2002

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, October 15, 2002
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  • The Naysayers

    Hernando de Soto is one of the most sought-after development advisors in the Third World and has been called the poor man's capitalist. His main credo is that the poor of the world are not as poor as we think. Author of The Mystery of Capital, de Soto will discuss why globalization has worked in the West and faltered everywhere else. Modern day contrarian, Christopher Hitchens, writes about another famous contrarian, George Orwell. Hitchens discusses Why George Orwell Matters and explains his frustrations with the left on going to war with Iraq. Also, editor-in-chief of the New Republic, Martin Peretz, says the road to Jerusalem is through Baghdad.

Mad About Bonaparte

Time Magazine Paris bureau chief James Graff on the possibility of a French veto on the Security Council on an attack on Iraq

The Road to Jerusalem

Martin Peretz, editor-in-chief of the New Republic, on why Bush’s doctorine isn’t that bad

Curious George

Christopher Hitchens, former columnist at the Nation, and professor of Liberal Studies at the New School on his new book, Why Orwell Matters (Basic Books, 2002)

The Poor Man's Capitalist

Hernando de Soto, president of the Institute for Liberty and Democracy and author of The Other Path (Basic Books, 2002) and The Mystery of Capital (Basic Books, 2000), on why globalization has left the majority behind

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.