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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 21, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, May 21, 2003
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    Taxing Matters

    Over two million jobs have been lost since President Bush took office in January 2001. Bush says tax cuts are the way to restart the economy, and today his chief labor economist, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, explains why. Also on the show: lyin' about Private Ryan, and man's quest for eternal youth.

Showdown at the AK-47 Corral

Jake Tapper, national correspondent for Salon.com, compares Bush's position on assault weapons at home and in Iraq and explains Christine Whitman’s resignation as head of the EPA.

What's Your Beef?

Larry Hutchinson, professor of veterinary medicine at Penn State University, on the Mad Cow in Canada.

The Youth Fairy

Dr. David Fein, medical director and founder of the Princeton Longevity Center, on how to live longer.

Counting Your Chickens....

Diana Furchtgott-Roth, chief economist at the US Department of Labor and former chief of staff at the Council of Economic Advisors, on why Bush's tax plan will create new jobs.

Saving Private Lyin'

Mitch Potter, Middle East correspondent for the Toronto Star of Canada, debunks the "heroic" rescue of Jessica Lynch.

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.

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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.