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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 17, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, February 17, 2003
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  • Woodrow's Ways

    Because of his unilateralist tendencies and fearlessness about deficits, President George W. Bush is often compared with Ronald Reagan. But if he does lead America into a war on Iraq, expect to hear him compared to Woodrow Wilson (President from 1913 to 1921.) Wilson led an extremely reluctant America into World War One and faced similar questions of nation-building and remaking the world order. Also on the show: New York schools at a turning point, and, of course, we discuss the Sunday shows. Select audio from those shows can be heard on our clips page.

    Also, see some of our listeners' favorite protest signs.

The Chant Heard Round The World

Anne Hoy Washington Correspondent for Newsday on the news from Washington and John Parker Washington Bureau Chief for the Economist

Open Phones

All you ever do is talk, talk!

Knock on Woodrow

Daniel Stid Management consultant in Washington, DC and author, The President As Statesman: Woodrow Wilson and the Constitution (Kansas University Press)looks at Woodrow Wilson's attitude to war

Just Not Goodenough

Abby Goodnough City education reporter for the New York Times says Randi Weingarten

Mainstreaming the Movement

Todd Gitlin Professor at Columbia School of Journalism and author of Media Unlimited: The Torrent of Sounds and Images in Modern Life (Henry Holt, 2002)says it's not unusual to oppose war on 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.