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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, May 12, 2006
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    Wall Street Bull

    When the business host Louis Rukeyser died last week, he was lauded for his 32 years as the purveyor of stock market advice for the masses. But New York Times columnist Joe Nocera says Ruykeyser’s bullish message was the wrong one to send. Also: gubernatorial candidate Tom Suozzi and public radio travel expert Rudy Maxa.

One Man Show

Tom Suozzi, Nassau County Executive (D)
- on his gubernatorial run against Elliot Spitzer and his one-person debates

» Suozzi for Governor
» Nassau County Executive website

Wall Street Bull

Joe Nocera, business columnist for The New York Times
- why he thinks the late Louis Rukeyser's message to the masses was too bullish

» Joe Nocera's bio at the New York Times

On The Road

Rudy Maxa, contributing editor to National Geographic Traveler, the "Savvy Traveler" - on where to go and what to see this summer

» Rudy Maxa.com

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.

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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.

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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.