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The Brian Lehrer Show

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  • A scene from United 93 (Universal Studios)
    A scene from "United 93" (Universal Studios)

    Command and Control

    The recordings of military commanders on September 11 were the basis for the 9/11 commission report and the film, United 93. But not all those tapes were released to the public. A Vanity Fair writer (and producer on “United 93”) reveals what we missed and how it changes the story. Plus Joe Lieberman and Ned Lamont vie for the African American vote in Connecticut’s Senate primary, a one-woman depicts a teacher’s life in New York City public schools, and your reflections on the heat wave.

    How are you experiencing the heat wave?

    Random images from our flickr group "100 Degrees of Perspiration"

Minority Report

Darryl McMiller, assistant professor of political science at the University of Hartford
and
Ken Dautrich professor of public policy at the University of Connecticut
- how Joe Lieberman and Ned Lamont are vying for support from Connecticut's minority voters

» Lamont for Senate
» Joe 2006

Here Comes the Sun

Nilaja Sun, playwright, actress and teaching artist in the New York City public schools
- on her one-woman play "No Child"

Command and Control

Michael Bronner, Vanity Fair writer
- on his access to NORAD's tapes from September 11th

» 9/11 Live: The NORAD Tapes in Vanity Fair

Breaking Waves

Sewell Chan, reporter for The New York Times,
and
Lisa Colangelo, City Hall reporter for the New York Daily News
- on the heat wave that was

» Sewell Chan on the heat wave in the NY Times
» Lisa Colangelo on Astoria

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.