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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 11, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, August 11, 2003
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  • In China We Trust

    US foreign policy’s focus on terrorism has led to a diplomatic game of musical chairs. Before September 11th, China was a hardly a close ally; now, bombings in Southeast Asia and North Korea’s chain-rattling have endeared the world’s most populous nation to a Republican administration. But are we overlooking China’s trespasses? Economist editor-in-chief Bill Emmott will give us his take. Also: Howard Rheingold, author of Smart Mobs, describes the “flash mob” phenomenon that is sweeping the nation.

California Dreaming

Doug Waller, congressional correspondent and Terry McCarthy, Los Angeles bureau chief, both for Time Magazine, on the bid for the California governorship and the weekend's political news

Mob Mentality

Howard Rheingold, author of Smart Mobs: The Next Social Revolution (Perseus Publishing, 2002), describes the" flash mob" phenomenon that is sweeping the nation--and the world.

In China We Trust

Bill Emmott, editor in chief of The Economist, on China's hidden military might

Lazy Boy

Al Gini, professor of philosophy at Loyola University, on his book, The Importance of Being Lazy: In Praise of Play, Leisure, and Vacation (Routledge, 2003)

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.