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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 25, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, December 25, 2003
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  • Spokane Like A Gentleman

    When writer Sherman Alexie was born, doctors expected damage to his brain would lead to mental retardation. But he showed no symptoms, and went on to be the first person in his family to graduate from college. Now an accomplished novelist and director, Alexie has become a sort of spokesman for American Indians. Also, Amy Tan, John Leguizamo, and diversity in Queens.

Spokane Like a Gentleman

Sherman Alexie Author, Ten Little Indians (Grove Press, 2003)
on relations between Native and white Americans and American civil society

Sexaholix Anonymous

John Leguizamo actor on his return to Broadway in an updated version of his one-man show "SEXAHOLIX. . . a love story"

Queens Goes Global

Warren Lehrer Author, and Judith Sloan Author, Crossing the BLVD: Strangers, Neighbors, Aliens in a New America (Norton , 2003) on their book

Faith & Family

Amy Tan Author, The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musing (Putnam, 2003) on growing up in an Asian family in the US

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.