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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 24, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, September 24, 2003
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  • Failing the Test

    Some parents and school administrators believe the New York State Regents exam has caused such a dramatic decline in New York’s high school graduation rate that the test should be abolished. We’ll hear from one education expert who wants to save the exam, and another who thinks school officials should find alternatives to the Regents. Plus, a report from Brazil on Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s big UN moment: an impassioned plea for help in the fight against global hunger.

Will Regents Test Continue to Pass

Monty Neill, Ed.D, Executive Director of the National Center for Fair & Open Testing, founder and cochair of the National Forum on Assessment questioning the Regents Exam and advocating a detailed review of New York's graduation testing policies And Will Regents Test Continue to Pass Pola Rosen, Ed. D., Publisher of Education Update, former NYC public school teacher, former CUNY professor, and founder of the Newton School for Gifted Children.

Every Cloud has Da Silva Lining

Kenneth Rapoza freelance reporter based in Brazil. He writes for the Boston Globe and has been covering the recent elections for The World Press Review on Brazilian president Lula da Silva's address to the UN General Assembly

Is Stopping Spam Possible?

John Palfrey Executive Director of the Berkman Center discussing efforts to control the explosion of spam swamping email inboxes around the world.

Six Degrees of Serendipity

James Burke, Host and Creator of multiple history-of-science series for TV - "The Day the Universe Changed," the three "Connections" series, and author, Twin Tracks: The Unexpected Origins of the Modern World (Simon and Schuster, 2003) looks at some of the amazing, elucidating, and little-known history-of-science connections that have changed our world. James Burke's website

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.

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