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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, August 09, 2005
  • Maher Attacks!

    Bill Maher is back, and he’s changed the rules of the conversation. The former host of “Politically Incorrect” used to encourage high-volume rants from his guests. He still wants to talk about Mary Cheney and the Gotti kids, he just wants to do it in a slightly more civilized manner.

Al Qaeda's Byte

Susan Glasser terrorism reporter for the Washington Post
-on terrorists' embrace of the internet and new technologies

Analyze This!

Gretchen Morgenson, business columnist with the New York Times
- on financial companies retaliating against critical analysts
» "You'll Never Do Research in This Town Again" (The New York Times

Remembering a Broadcasting Giant

excerpts from Brian's interview with Peter Jennings from 2002

Maher Attacks

Bill Maher host of Realtime with Bill Maher on HBO and author, New Rules: Polite Musings of a Timid Observer (Rodale, 2005) - explains his "New Rules"
» The Official Bill Maher Web Site
» Realtime with Bill Maher

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.