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Friday, November 11, 2005
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  • Evolving Intelligence

    A trial over teaching intelligent design in schools ended in Pennsylvania last week, but a judge has yet to rule. But its supporters suffered a blow when the Harrisburg, PA school board was voted out of office. What’s at stake for the country now that a Kansas school board approved a similar curriculum? Also: Nancy Drew and the women who created her.

My Iraq

Brian Turner, poet, former infantry sergeant in the US Army, and author, Here, Bullet (Alice James Books, 2005)
and
Sean Huze, playwright actor, and marine corps veteran from the war in Iraq, wrote The Sand Storm, a play set in Iraq
and
John F. Crawford, veteran of the National Guard in Iraq and author, The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell: An Accidental Soldier's Account of the War in Iraq (Riverhead, 2005)
- share their experiences from the war in Iraq

» Here, Bullet (Alice James Books)
» The Sand Storm
» The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell: An Accidental Soldier's Account of the War in Iraq (Riverhead)

So Long Manhattan, Hello Allentown!

David Leonhardt, economics writer for the New York Times
- says New Yorkers may be better off moving out of the city for a better standard of living, despite the pay decrease

» "Saying Goodbye California Sun, Hello Midwest" (NY Times)

Evolving Intelligence

Laurie Goodstein, national correspondent for the New York Times
- on a Harrisburg, PA school's bid to teach intelligent design in schools

» "A Decisive Election in a Town Roiled Over Intelligent Design" (The New York Times)

Every Girl's a Nancy Girl

Melanie Rehak, poet, critic, and author Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Createrd Her (Harcourt, 2005)
- on Nancy Drew, 75 and still looking fabulous

» Girl Sleuth (Harcourt)

30 issues in 30 days graphic

30 Issues in 30 Days

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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

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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 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

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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.

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.