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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 31, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, December 31, 2004
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  • Richard Dawkins
    Richard Dawkins

    As the Ancestor Told his Tale...

    The search for a common ancestor to all life forms—or “concestor”—is the idea animating Richard Dawkins’ latest book. The Oxford biologist took Chaucer as his inspiration and gave chapters titles like “the Cauliflower’s Tale” and “the Rhizobium’s Tale”.

The Rebuke

Kate Kendell, executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, believes equal marriage rights should remain a priority
» National Center for Lesbian Rights
and
Barney Frank, United States representative (D-MA), says the push for gay marriage hurt John Kerry
» Barney Frank
and
Andrew Sullivan, writes andrewsullivan.com, former New Republic Editor, and editor (and contributor), Same-Sex Marriage: Pro and Con, A Reader (Vintage Books, 2004),
» Andrew Sullivan's blog

Peas in a Podcast

Adam Curry, former MTV VJ, developed the software that allows Podcasting
» Adam Curry

As the Ancestor Told his Tale...

Richard Dawkins, Biologist, "Professor of the Public Understanding of Science" at Oxford University author of many books on science, most recently, The Ancestor's Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Evolution (Houghton Mifflin, October 2004), gives a history of evolution in the form of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
» Richard Dawkins

The Times They Are a-Changin'

James Traub, Contribuiting Writer for The New York Times Magazine and author, The Devil's Playground : A Century of Pleasure and Profit in Times Square (Random House, 2004), discusses Times Square centenial
» The Devil's Playground

30 issues in 30 days graphic

30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

Once again, 30 Issues in 30 Days is taking on the election season by going beyond the horse race and examining the real issues that are at stake for the people of New York and New Jersey in the Mayoral and Gubernatorial contest. See the schedule and help craft the segments at the 30 Issues Wiki!

Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary

The Brian Lehrer Show

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 Brian Lehrer Show.

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.

Digesting Politics

Brian, Bob, and Andrea

WNYC's political team of Brian Lehrer, Bob Hennelly, and Andrea Bernstein talk politics and more over lunch each week. Hear the latest episode and subscribe to the podcast here!

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.