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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, July 06, 2004
  • Centrally Located

    With the elections four months away, the polls say Americans are politically polarized. But J.P. Avlon, a writer who’s worked for both Bill Clinton and Rudy Giuliani, thinks centrist politicians can best deliver the laws and quality of life what Americans really want.

John-John

Karen Tumulty Time Magazine National Political Correspondent handicaps Kerry's Veep choice

Battle of the Badges

Aaron Smith Staff Reporter, New York Sun discusses the latest dispute between the police and firefighters

Walking the Center

John Avlon columnist for the New York Sun, staffer in Clinton's 1996 election campaign and former chief speechwriter for Rudy Giuliani and author, Independent Nation : How the Vital Center Is Changing American Politics (Harmony Books 2004) discusses political centrism

Bush, Interrupted

Eddie Holt Lecturer in the School of Communications at DCU and a Columnist for The Irish Times on the President's anger over an interview on Irish Television

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.