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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 28, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, November 28, 2005
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  • Iraqi army soldiers ( U.S. Air Force photo)
    Iraqi army soldiers ( U.S. Air Force photo)

    You And What Army?

    For more than a year, politicians and pundits have been fretting over the size and capabilities of the new Iraqi Army. In an article in The Atlantic, journalist James Fallows argues that the US must dramatically step up its investment in training new forces or face the consequences of failure to build a stand-alone army.

Washington Roundup

Jonathan Darman, general editor of Newsweek
- on the news from Washington

» Newsweek

To New Orleans, Love, Rob

Rob Walker, New York Times magazine "Consumed" columnist and author, Letters From New Orleans (Garrett County Press, 2005),
- on the soul and strength of the Crescent City

» Rob Walker's website
» The New York Times Magazine

You And What Army?

James Fallows, National correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly
- on the weakness of the Iraqi army

» "Why Iraq Has No Army" by James Fallows in The Atlantic Monthly

Truth is stranger than fiction

Stephen Gaghan, screenwriter and director of Syriana
- on mixing Washington, Middle East oil, and espionage on screen

» Syriana (Warner Brothers)

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.