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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 02, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, February 02, 2006
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  • Maureen Dowd

    Who's Dowdy?

    In her decade on the New York Times op-ed page, Maureen Dowd has reinvented the newspaper column as a twice-weekly roast of the powers that be. On tour for her new book Are Men Necessary?, Dowd tells Brian Lehrer that "humor is a fantastic way to get across to the truth, in a way that is alluring to readers." Plus: Bob Hennelly from the NJ lobbyist train, and the history of Johnny Cash's album, "At Folsom Prison."

All Aboard the Gravy Train!

Bob Hennelly, WNYC reporter
- reports live from the NJ Chamber of Commerce's "Walk To Washington" train

» The 69th Annual State Chamber/Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ Walk to Washington

The Man in Black

Michael Streissguth, professor of English at Le Moyne College and author, Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison: The Making of a Masterpiece (Da Capo, 2004)
- on the making of "Folsom Prison Blues"

» Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison (Da Capo)
» Michael Streissguth (Le Moyne College)

Battle of the Sexes

Maureen Dowd, New York Times columnist and author, Are Men Necessary (Puntam 2005)
- on men, women, and the future of feminism

» Maureen Dowd (NY Times) Excerpts from original interview aired November 25, 2005

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.