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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 25, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, September 25, 2003
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  • Let Me Be Franken

    All 10 candidates, including newcomer Wesley Clark, are expected to participate in today’s Democratic presidential debate in New York. Brian Lehrer previews the debate with humorist and author Al Franken. Also an interview with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on her new book Madame Secretary: A Memoir.

Let Me Be Franken

Al Franken, Satirist and author, Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right (E P Dutton 2003) dissects the New York Democratic Presidential Debate.

Tonight's Top Ten

David Caputo Pace University president preview of the 4th Democratic presidential candidate debate @ Pace, and the first to include Wesley Clark

Madame Secretary

Madeline Albright Former Secretary of State and Former Ambassador to the UN, author of Madam Secretary, Miramax Books,(2003) on Wesley Clark's chances and her new memoir.

Open Phones

on Madeline Albright, Al Franken and the Democratic Presidential Debate.

Do-Not-Call on Hold

Lisa Defalco Chair of the board for the American Teleservices Association on the ruling against the Federal Do Not Call register

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.