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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 05, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, August 05, 2003
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  • America’s Demosthenes

    Bush’s speaking mistakes are so frequent there is even a term for them: “Bushisms.” National Review editor, Jay Nordlinger, thinks there’s a certain charm to the president’s foible. Also: a group of high schoolers in Long Island learn about democracy by looking at reconstruction in Iraq.

Laboring for Labor

Larry Scanlon, political director at Association of Federal, State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), on what organized labor will be looking for from the Democratic presidential candidates

The Union Politic

Tom Edsall, reporter for The Washington Post, on the presidential forum of the AFL-CIO

Food for Oil

Brad Lemley, contributing editor at Discover magazine, on some engineers and companies turning food scraps into usable fuel

When Bush Comes to Shove

Jay Nordlinger, managing editor at the National Review, on We Will Prevail (Continuum , 2003), a collection of speeches given by George W. Bush

A Different School of Thought

Mike D'Innocenzo, professor of history at Hofstra University and distinguished teaching professor for the study of nonviolent social change, talks about a booklet on rebuilding in post-war Iraq done by a group of teen editors including Amanda Linoce and Luke Farrell

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.

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.