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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 11, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, August 11, 2006
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    Opportunity Knocks

    The internet created brand new markets for niche products with websites like Netflix and Ebay. But some people find the new choices overwhelming. Wired Magazine editor Chris Anderson says a phenomenon he calls “The Long Tail” creates countless opportunities for consumers and shatters the notion of the blockbuster. But psychology professor Barry Schwartz says so much choice is debilitating. They debate the benefits and pitfalls of choice in an era of fragmented markets. Plus, more on the disrupted terror plot, limited choice at street fairs and listener calls on anti-terror frustrations.

Threatening Skies

Nisid Hajari, managing editor of Newsweek International
and
Rob Hugh-Jones, senior reporter in The World's London bureau
- on the disrupted plot to bring explosives on flights from Heathrow to New York and British counter-terrorism

» Nisid Hajari's bio at SAJA
» Rob Hugh-Jones' bio at The World

This Socks

Jonathan Bowles, director at the Center for an Urban Future, a nonpartisan think tank
- on why New York City street fairs don't reflect the culture of the city and have too many tube sock stands

» Center for an Urban Future's report on street fairs

Opportunity Knocks

Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired Magazine, author of The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More (Hyperion, 2006)
- says niche audiences on the internet create countless opportunities for consumers
and
Barry Schwartz, professor of psychology at Swarthmore College and author of The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less (Harper Perennial, 2005)
- says too much choice is debilitating

» The Long Tail blog
» Barry Schwartz' website

Open Phones

Listeners vent about the hoops they're jumping through in the War on Terror

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.

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.