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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, July 10, 2006
  • Central Park
    Fred Froehlich

    Parklife

    With the announcement this week that more city parks will offer free wireless internet, expect to see more laptops in a playground near you. But a recent support says prostitution and drug abuse are also on the rise. Today Parks Commish Adrian Benepe takes your questions, comments, and helpful suggestions for keeping the city leafy and green. Plus: Rolling Stone's Eric Boehlert critiquing the White House press corps, calls measuring this year's World Cup fever, and how common are our ancestors?

Monday Morning Politics

Eric Boehlert, contributing editor to Rolling Stone Magazine and author, Lapdogs: How the Press Rolled Over for Bush (Simon & Schuster, 2006)
- on the news of the week and covering the White House for Rolling Stone

» Lapdogs: How the Press Rolled Over for Bush by Eric Boehlert (Simon & Schuster, 2006)

Trenton Turnaround

David Chen, New Jersey State House Bureau Chief
- on the end of the budget standoff in New Jersey

» "Six Days That Shook New Jersey" by David Chen in the New York Times.

Breaking News

Cindy Rodriguez WNYC Reporter
- On the building collapse on the Upper East Side.

Family Ties

Matt Crenson, national writer for the Associated Press
- on his article that says we all share a common ancestor

» "Roots of human family tree are shallow" by Matt Crenson of the Associated Press.

Park Life

Adrian Benepe, Commissioner, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
- on what’s going on this summer in the New York City parks

» New York City Department of Parks

ZZ blows his Top

listeners thoughts on the World Cup final.

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.