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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, March 10, 2006
  • Depleted Vets

    Some Iraqi war veterans are suing the Pentagon over health problems they say are caused by depleted uranium. A scientist, a politician and a military man all weigh in on what some are calling the new Agent Orange. Plus, Debra Galant, the former Suburban Life columnist for The New York Times, will talk about her new novel set in the New Jersey suburbs; former New Jersey governor Jim Florio and Forbes.com editor David Andelman the latest on the Dubai Ports World deal; and listener calls on television: the good, the bad and why bad is sometimes better.

Port-sighted

Jim Florio, former Governor of New Jersey, former Congressmen (D-NJ1), CEO of Xspand, an asset management company
- on lack of Congressional oversight of the Committee on Foreign Investment's approval of the Dubai Ports World deal
and
David Andelman, executive editor of Forbes.com
- on the business side of Dubai Ports World
» Jim Florio on Wikipedia
» "Bye-bye Dubai?" on Forbes.com

Desperate Housewives

Debra Galant, author Rattled (St. Martin's Press 2006)
- on life in the suburbs and her new novel

» Rattled (St. Martin's Press 2006)

Depleted

Glen Lawrence, professor of Biochemistry and Bioinorganic Chemistry at Long Island University
and
Herbert Reed, retired army staff sargent
and
Jeffrey Dinowitz, New York State Assemblyman 81st District
- on the problem of depleted uranium

» Glen Lawrence at Long Island University
» New York Assemblyman Jeffery Dinowitz

Open Phones

Listeners call in about "good" television vs. "guilty-pleasure" tv

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.