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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

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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.