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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, September 23, 2003
  • Whither Iraq?

    In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Bush plans to defend the war in Iraq -—a conflict that the U.N. vociferously and repeatedly questioned—- and appeal to the world body for help in securing the war-torn nation. WNYC will provide live coverage of the president’s address. Plus, an analysis of where the U.N., the U.S., and our military allies go from here in creating a livable, sovereign Iraq.

The World Speaks

Tony Karon, World Editor for time.com previews the speeches at the United Nations General Assembly

Kofi Anon Speaks

Kofi Anon addresses the UN General Assembly

Da Silva Speaks

President of Brazil Da Silva addresses the General Assembly

The World Speaks

Tony Karon World Editor for time.com analysis the speeches at the United Nations General Assembly

Bush Speaks

US President Bush addresses the United Nations General Assembly

The World Speaks

Tony Karon World Editor for Time.com analysis the speeches at the United Nations General Assembly

Whither Iraq?

Professor Andrew Pierre, Adjunct Professor at the School of Foreign Service; Associate at the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown; Former Director-General of the Atlantic Institute for International Affairs in Paris and author of Coalitions: Building and Maintenance, Gulf War, Cosovo, Afganistan, and the War onTerrorism (Georgetown University, 2003), Cascade of Arms: Managing Conventional Weapons Proliferation (Brookings Institution, 1997). He speaks on President Bush's appeal to the UN to help make Iraq more secure. And James Carafano, senior national security fellow, Heritage Foundation and author of Waltzing Into the Cold War (Texas A&M, 2002); After D-Day: Operation Cobra and the Normandy Breakout (Lynne Rienner, 2000). He also speaks on President Bush's appeal to the UN to help make Iraq more secure.

Chirac Speaks

French President Chirac addresses the UN General Assembly

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.

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: 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.

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.