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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, November 24, 2004
  • Going Public

    When the bestseller "Imperial Hubris" was published earlier this year, the author was anonymous, a CIA agent who’d been following Osama bin Laden’s activities. Today Mike Scheuer’s name is known, and he has quit the agency.

Going Public

Mike Scheuer, former CIA agent and author, Imperial Hubris (Brassey's, 2004), says Porter Goss' CIA is not a place he'd like to work.
» Imperial Hubris

Rather Not

David Blum, teaches at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, author of TICK...TICK...TICK... The Long Life and Turbulent Times of 60 Minutes (Harper Collins, 2004), on the Dan Rather's departure from CBS and the future of network news anchors
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Bob Garfield, co-host of NPR's On The Media and columnist, critic, essayist, pundit and international lecturer.
» On The Media

Wild Wild West... Side

Tony Adimai head of the nyc chapter of Pink Pistols a shooting group that honors diversity and is open to all shooters on being a gun enthusiast in New York City
» Pink Pistols

Meanwhile in the Middle East...

Arye Mekel, Israeli consul-general in New York, says there is new impetus for a settlement between Israel and the Palestinians.
» Israeli Consulate in New York

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.