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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, October 27, 2003
  • Silver Spoon Sorrows

    The world looks different through the eyes of the children of the super-rich. Jamie Johnson, heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, recently created a documentary about the trials and travails of his peers, including Ivanka Trump and Georgina Bloomberg.

Take (on) a Memo

Jonathan Alter Senior Editor for Newsweek on Sunday Talk Shows and the Rumsfeld memo

"Partial" Abortion Rights?

Kate Michelman President of NARAL Pro Choice America on the recent passage of a "partial birth" abortion ban by the US Congress and the pro-choice strategy

Motor Mouths in Motor City

Ruby Bailey Detroit Free Press Washington reporter recapping the Democratic Presidential debate in Detroit

Silver Spoon Sorrows

Jamie Johnson director of "Born Rich" on HBO has documented the wonderful, terrible, lives of the rich and spoiled

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.