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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, January 13, 2004
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    Sharp Shooting Politics

    The National Rifle Association is known as a one-issue organization. But how do they rate the different Democrats running for President? The organization’s chief lobbyist shares his group’s game plan for 2004.

Monterey of Light

Oscar Chacon Director , Enlaces América on the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)
and
John Authers Mexico Bureau Chief of the Financial Times
discuss the Summit of the America's in Monterrey, Mexico and a look at the relationship between the US and Mexico, in addition to cross hemisphere relations

Press Corps Values

Ken Auletta Staff Writer for the New Yorker and Author, Backstory: Inside the Business of News (Penguin, December, 2003)
on President Bush' treatment of the Press

Haitians is a Virtue

Jocelyn McCalla Executive Director of the National Coalition for Haitian Rights
on the current political situation in Haiti and the fate of Aristide

Jump the Gun

Chris W. Cox Chief Lobbyist for the National Rifle Association discusses the NRA's view on politics and life in these American States in 2004

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.