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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, January 13, 2005
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    Melinda Katz

    Queens for a Day

    Brian’s New York 51 series continues, shining the spotlight this week on Forest Hills, Rego Park and Kew Gardens. Melinda Katz, City Council member for District 29, introduces the neighborhoods and shares her tips on where to eat on Austin Street.

Open Phones

listeners call in and check facts

Backing Bloomberg

Reverend Floyd Flake senior pastor of the Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church and Fellow at the Manhattan Institute on his endorsement of Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2005
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New York Rising

Brad Lander Director of Pratt Institute Center for Community and Environmental Development (PICCED), at the Pratt Insitute on development in Red Hook, Far West Side of Manhattan and city economy
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Julia Vitullo- Martin Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and Director of the Center for Rethinking Development on development in Red Hook, Manhattan's far west side and the city economy
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New York 51

Melinda Katz New York City Council member District 29, Queens discusses district 29 in Queens
» Melinda Katz

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.