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The Brian Lehrer Show / October 07, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, October 07, 2003
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  • Battle of the Boroughs

    Finally, the Brian Lehrer Show will, once and for all, settle the burning question in the minds of New Yorkers: which borough is the best? We’ll have a preview of Tuesday’s debate between Brooklyn and Manhattan, set in the neutral zone of East River, to benefit the Municipal Arts Society. Andy Borowitz joins Brian for some pre-game postulation. And former Sudanese Slave, Francis Bok, joins Brian to talk about his new book Escape From Slavery and his work at the Boston-based American Anti-Slavery Group. Also, Washington Post reporter Dan Balz will join Brian to look at the national fallout of California’s recall election.

As Goes California...?

Washington Post staff reporter Dan Balz is joined by John Micklethwait, US Editor for The Economist to discuss the national impact of the California recall.

Battle of the Boroughs

Andy Borowitz--referee, humorist, and New York Times columnist-- on tonight's battle for the title of best borough between Manhattan and Brooklyn. He is joined by Kurt Anderson, host of WNYC's Studio 360, weighs in for Brooklyn and Mario Batali, 2002 James Beard Award Winner for Best chef, weighs in for Manhattan.

Free at Last

Francis Bok, Sudanese refugee and Associate at the Boston-based American, on his life thus far, chronicled in his book. Read an excerpt of his book Escape from Slavery: The True Story of My Ten Years in Captivity in the Reading Room.
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Open Phones

Listeners calls on a variety of subjects.

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.

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.