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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 11, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, December 11, 2003
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    Pass the Mic

    Three black public intellectuals share their thoughts on life and love. NPR’s Tavis Smiley, Princeton’s Cornel West and the University of Pennsylvania’s Michael Eric Dyson share the energy of their dynamic six-city “Pass the Mic” tour.

From Wall Street to K Street

Robert Rubin , a director of citigroup, former treasury secretary (1995-1999), and author (with Jacob Weisberg), In an Uncertain World: Tough Choices From Wall Street to Washington (Random House, 2003)
Speaks about his book, his experiences as Secretary of the Treasury, the current economic climate and presidential politics.

Can you hear me now?

Eric Most ,Research Associate, Inform Inc.
and
Yuki Noguchi Reporter, Washington Post
Discusses cell phone plans, the Portability Rule, and cell phone waste management.

Open Mic

Cornel West Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Princeton University
and
Tavis Smiley Host of the Tavis Smiley Show on NPR
and
Michael Eric Dyson Professor of African American Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and author, Open Mike: Reflections on Philosophy, Race, Sex, Culture and Religion (Basic Books, 2003)
on their "Pass the Mic" Tour where they'll be "freestyling on issues that matters" with a live audience. And presidential politics.

Net Profit

Marty Markowitz Brooklyn Borough President
and
Vince DiMicelli Sports Editor, Brooklyn Papers
discuss the proposal to build a stadium in Brooklyn for the Nets

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.