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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, August 18, 2006
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    Legal Eagles

    Andrew Cuomo, Mark Green, Charlie King and Sean Patrick Maloney (in alphabetical order!) are all vying for the chance to run against Republican candidate Jeanine Pirro for the chance to succeed Eliot Spitzer as New York State’s top legal official. Two reporters join guest host Errol Louis to play highlights and offer analysis of the debate. Plus, an insider’s view of toiling in the corporate lawyer mill, better airport screening and end-of-summer weekend plans.

Legal Eagles

Kate Lucadamo, reporter for the New York Daily News
and
Beth Fertig, WNYC reporter - gives a post mortem on last night's Democratic Attorney General candidates debate

White Shoe, Dirty Feet

Jeremy Blachman, blogger and author, Anonymous Lawyer (Henry Holt, 2006)
- on his days as a corporate law slave

» Annonymous Lawyer Blog

On Best Behavior

Rafi Ron, president of New Age Security Solutions, a security consulting and training firm based in Maryland, former director of security at Ben Gurion International airport
- assesses a new Federal plan to target terrorists at airports using conversation

» New Age Security Solutions

Open Phones

Only two weekends left before Labor Day: listeners call in with their end-of-summer plans.

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.