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The Brian Lehrer Show / July 21, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, July 21, 2004
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  • The 24-Square Block Solution

    How can you give kids a shot at success when the odds are stacked against them? The Harlem Children’s Zone Project seeks to improve kids’ life chances in a 24-square block patch of northern Manhattan beginning with "Baby College", a parenthood class for expecting moms.

Return to Albany

Kevin S. Parker state senator (D-21st District-Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood, Ditmas Park, Kensington and Borough Park) prognosticates on the legislature's special session.

Sessions Learned
Robert Straniere New York State Assemblyman (R-District 62, Staten Island) on the special legislative session to meet the mandate for education.

Desi Mix

Rekha Malhotra "DJ Rekha" DJ and creator of Basement Bhangra on how trendy "desi"(South Asian) culture has become in the US.

Rock Paper Scissors

Jeff Canada President of the Rheedlen Centers for Children and Families and author, Fist Stick Knife Gun (Beacon Press 2004)discusses his innovative inner-city programs for children and their families.

The Far Side

Robert Yaro President, Regional Plan Association discusses the Regional Plan Association's plan for the Far West Side.

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.

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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.