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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, December 15, 2006
  • healthcare

    Across the Universe

    What kind of health insurance reform do people really want? Governor-elect Spitzer has promised universal coverage for New York State, but what kind? We will dig deep into the poll numbers to see how people really feel about single payer, individual mandates and other ways to get there. Also, can realism and ethics coexist in U.S. foreign policy?

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Realism Without Cynicism

John Hulsman, former senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation and co-author
with
Anatol Lieven, senior research fellow at the New America Foundation, of Ethical Realism: A Vision for America's Role in the World (Pantheon, 2006)
-come together to argue for a new direction in U.S. foreign policy that combines realism with morality.

Ethical Realism is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Dangerous Construction

Lou Coletti president of the Building Trades Employers' Association
and
Jonathan Bennett, public affairs director for New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH)
Nadia Maria Molina says small construction firms break law and hire non-english speaking, non-union workers.

Across the Universe

Robert Blendon, professor of health policy and political analysis in the Harvard University School of Public Health and the Kennedy School of Government
- reviews polling data on the various means to achieving universal health coverage
then
Drew Armstrong, Health reporter for CQ Today
- on the outlook in Congress for health care reform, including Sen. Wyden's (D-OR) proposal for universal coverage
Read results of a WNYC/Pace Poll about voter opinons on universal health care

The results from a WNYC/Pace Poll about voter opinions on universal health care (Word Doc)

Open Phones

The books you'll be giving as holiday gifts.

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.