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The Brian Lehrer Show / October 02, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, October 02, 2003
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  • The Plame Game

    A top priority for the US in Iraq is the drafting of a constitution. Bush administration Officials are pushing to have the draft complete within the next year, but as the constitution in Afghanistan reaches fruition two years after the war there, many uncertainties lie in store. Constitutional expert Noah Feldman examines this issues of nation-building. Also, months have passed since a columnist uncovered Valerie Plame as a CIA agent based on a "leak" from the White House. Democrats are calling for an independent counsel investigation, but what media issues does this raise?

Mrs.Wilsongate

Elaine Shannon correspondent ifor Time Magazine's Washington Bureau co-author of No Heroes: Inside the FBI's Secret Counter-Terror Force on the investigation into the exposure of CIA agent Valerie Plame's identity .

State of Mind

Dr. Alan Muney Chief Medical Officer, Oxford Health Plans on Oxford Health Plans' controversial audit of hundreds of psychiatrists in New York state and Seth Stein Executive Director and General Counsel of the New York State Psychiatric Association

We, the Islamic People

Noah Feldman Assistant Professor of Law, New York University Law School, and former Senior Advisor for Consitutional Law to the Commission to Iraq in Bagdad. After Jihad: America and the Stuggle for Islamic Democracy on the drafting of the constitution Iraq and Afganistan.

Rush, Racism and Ratings

Brian opens the phone lines to hear listeners’ thoughts on ESPN’s dismissal of Rush Limbaugh. Also, calls on priorities for reform in the public schools.

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.