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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 09, 2007

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Friday, March 09, 2007
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    Favorite Sun

    Is Rudy Giuliani the favorite son of New York’s top Republicans? Newsday reports that Giuliani’s home state may be one of the stingiest in terms of support for the Republican presidential nomination. Two of his leading New York supporters, Congressmen Vito Fossella and Peter King, make their case for the former Mayor. Also, a call-in for immigrants on navigating the green card bureaucracy; and springing forward to save daylight – early.

In Rudy's Corner

New York Congressmen Peter King (R-3), representing Suffolk County, and Vito Fossella (R-13th), representing Staten Island, share why they’re supporting Rudolph Giuliani's bid to be the Republican presidential candidate in 2008.

Homeless State

Patrick MarkeeArnold S. Cohen, president and CEO of Partnership for the Homeless joins Patrick Markee, senior policy analyst at the Coalition for the Homeless to discuss a new report that shows that homelessness is on the rise, despite Mayor Bloomberg's promise to combat it.

The Price of Citizenship

Allan Wernick, immigration columnist for the New York Daily News, discusses the recent increases in fees being charged for immigration documents and processing. Natalia Aristizabal, youth organizer with the Latin American Integration Center, talks about what it's like to go through the process of getting a green card.

Seize the Day

David Prerau, computer scientist and author of Seize the Daylight: The Curious and Contentious Story of Daylight Saving Time, talks about the history of daylight saving time and its effects on energy consumption and electronic devices.

Seize the Daylight is available for purchase at Amazon.com

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.

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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.