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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 30, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, January 30, 2003
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  • Remember Operation Enduring Freedom?

    When the U.S. set out to topple the Taliban, the Bush administration said it was dealing out "infinite justice" and later "enduring freedom" -- not just for American citizens, but for the people of Afghanistan, too. About a year later, with the U.S. anxious to shift the focus to Iraq, Afghan president Hamid Karzai still struggles to control stubborn warlords and extend government rule beyond the capital city of Kabul. Today we look at nation-building and regime change with Ahmed Rashid. Also on the show, why your average Chop Suey doesn't cut it.

Super Bowles

Jonathan Bowles, research director for the Center for an Urban Future on the city's Financial Woes

Bloomie's Day

Fred Siegel, senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute and professor of history at Cooper Union on why he thinks Bloomberg is a failure

So Suey Me

Jack Tchen, associate professor of history and Director of Asian/ Pacific/ American Studies at New York University and founder of the Museum of Chinese in the Americas on the history of chop suey

Brought to You By the US Armed Forces

John Lloyd, senior writer for the Financial Times, on Afghanistan's slow steps to sovereignty

Open Phones

Listeners in the military call about the prospect of war with Iraq

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.