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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, May 07, 2007
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    Back to Basics

    Fewer American college students study science with each passing year. New York Times science correspondent Natalie Angier fears we are becoming science illiterate and she explains why in her new book: The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science. Plus: Democratic presidential candidates' plans for ending the war in Iraq.

On a New Note

Rick Klein, senior political reporter at ABC news and author of The Note, and Jonathan Martin, senior political writer at Politico, talk about how the presidential candidates will be affected by their stand on war funding.

The Fight Over "The War"

Angelo Falcon, president and founder of the National Institute for Latino Policy and member of the Defend the Honor Campaign, says Ken Burns' upcoming documentary "The War" leaves out the Latino community’s contribution to the war effort during WWII.

Open Phones: The Eleventh Candidate

Democrats call in on which presidential candidate has the best plan for ending the Iraq war. Republicans give their suggestions for an eleventh candidate to join the ten who debated last week.

Science Illiteracy

Natalie Angier, New York Times science writer and author of The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science, celebrates science.

The Canon is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Event: Natalie Angier will be reading at Barnes & Noble on the Upper West Side, 229 Broadway at 82nd St. Tonight at 7pm.

Step One: The Brainstorm

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This fall, The Brian Lehrer Show will air our presidential election series “30 Issues In 30 Days.” With your help, we can produce great election coverage!

Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

New Episode Posted 9/1
Eavesdrop on Andrea Bernstein and Brian Lehrer, two of the most political savvy minds around, as they eat lunch and break down the week’s political activities.

Slideluck Potshow

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Check out our contribution to the recent Slideluck Potshow, an event where folks share their love of food and photos!

ICANN, You Can…

Web Exclusive

Paul Twomey, president and CEO of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), on their recent decision to offer more top-level domain names.

Mixed Up

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We discuss the implications of our mixed-race future and how Barack Obama's candidacy has changed the discussion about mixed-race identity.