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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, April 18, 2006
  • Jason's Voyage

    Every summer for 60 years, a top-secret group of about 100 physicists has met near San Diego. Dubbed “the Jasons”, this group advises the government on defense and intelligence matters, offering scientific wisdom that sometimes clashes with political expediency. Also: labor relations and surveillance cameras in New York, results of the STAR study, employment retaliation and your calls.

New York State of Mind

Beth Fertig , WNYC reporter
and
Juan Manuel Benitez, reporter at NY1 Noticias
- discuss the fine placed on the TWU and other New York City stories

Jason's Voyage

Ann Finkbeiner, science journalist and author, The Jasons: The Secret History of Science's Postwar Elite (Viking, 2006),
- shares the story of a top-secret group of scientists that advises the government

» The Jasons (Viking)

STAR study

Catherine Arnst, senior writer for BusinessWeek
and
Carolina Hinestrosa, executive vice president of the National Breast Cancer Coaltion
- on the STAR study that found that Raloxifene could be used as much as Tamoxifen to prevent Breast Cancer

» "Lilly's Breast-cancer Breakthrough" by Catherine Arnst in Businessweek
» The National Breast Cancer Coalition

Retaliation Tactics

Emily Bazalon, senior editor at Slate
- on the case before the Supreme Court on employment retaliation

Open Phones

laid-off listeners over 50 explain how they handled it

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.