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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 15, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, March 15, 2007
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    Deliberations

    A decision from the Queens grand jury looking into the police shooting of Sean Bell could come at any time. We'll get the latest on the case--including reports that a new witness allegedly stepped forward to say he saw a man with a gun fleeing the scene. Also: the author of From Hire to Liar on the (often positive) role of deception in the workplace.

    For more on the Sean Bell case, visit here.

Eleventh Hour Witness

WNYC reporter Arun Venugopal discusses new developments in the Sean Bell case and word that a new witness has just stepped forward.

Waiting for a Decision

New York City Council Members James Sanders Jr. (D-31, Queens) and Leroy Comrie Jr. (D-27, Queens) on the latest in the Sean Bell case and why they may call for a special prosecutor.

The Eyes and Ears of the NYPD

Eugene O'Donnell, professor of law and police science at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, former police officer and former prosecutor, talks about the role of the police auxiliary in light of last night's shooting of two unarmed auxiliary officers in Greenwich Village.

KSM Confessions

Ron Suskind, journalist and the author of The One Percent Doctrine: Deep Inside America's Pursuit of its Enemies Since 9/11 (Simon & Schuster, 2006), puts Khalid Shaikh Mohammed’s confession in context of the wider Global War on Terror.

Tribunal Knowledge

David B. Rivkin, Jr., a partner at Baker & Hostetler, LLP in Washington, DC and a former Reagan and G.H.W. Bush Justice Department official and Kenneth Roth, the executive director of Human Rights Watch, debate some of the legal and ethical issues raised by Khalid Shaikh Mohammed’s confession.

Liar, Liar

David Shulman, associate professor of anthropology and sociology at Lafayette College and author of From Hire to Liar: The Role of Deception in the Workplace (Cornell University Press, 2007), on why deception is a necessary part of the workplace.

From Hire to Liar 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.