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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 02, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, May 02, 2005
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  • Michael Eric Dyson

    Dr. Dyson vs. Dr. Huxtable

    Famed “hip-hop intellectual” Michael Eric Dyson believes there is a deep gulf between the African-American middle class and the poor. He thinks the “Afristocracy” blames the “Ghettocracy” for their poverty and lifestyle, as emphasized by Bill Cosby's remarks last year. Dyson challenges Cosby and, both, white and black members of the middle class to alleviate the social problems affecting poorer members of society.

To Wonk Not

John Harwood National political reporter for the Wall Street Journal
» Wall Street Journal
and
Ana Marie Cox writes the weblog, Wonkette
» Wonkette.com
-discusses the political news out of Washington

Apple Picking

Jamal E. Watson Executive Editor of the Amsterdam News
- on the Mayoral election and other city issues
» Amsterdam News

The Cosby Showdown

Michael Eric Dyson Professor of African American Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and author, Is Bill Cosby Right? (Basic Books, 2005)
- takes issue with the comedian's criticisms of black America

Sex and Sensibility

Genevieve Field senior editor at Glamour and cofounder of the Web magazine Nerve.com and editor Sex and Sensibility: 28 True Romances from the Lives of Single Women (Washington Square Press 2005)
» Nerve.com
and
Meghan Daum writer,
- on sex and the single girl

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.

fish lizzard

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.