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The Brian Lehrer Show / July 02, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, July 02, 2007
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  • In All Fairness

    The Federal government used to regulate fairness on the airwaves, but this was abandoned in the eighties. Now some Democrats want to bring it back to curb the influence of conservative talk radio. We get two views on the issue. Plus, the week in politics, the latest on the terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow, and teen screenwriters trying to get into Hollywood.

    Watch Brian's Online Video Picks.

The Order in the Court

The Washington Post White House correspondent Michael Fletcher discusses the end of the Supreme Court term and other news. He is the co-author, with Kevin Merida, of Supreme Discomfort: The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas (Doubleday, 2007).

Michael Fletcher’s recent articles

Update on London and Glasgow

The latest on the attack on the Glasgow airport and the foiled London car bombs, with coverage of British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith's statement, listener phone calls, and analysis from Guy Martin, senior correspondent for Condé Nast Traveler.

Fair and Balanced?

Should the FCC mandate equal time for broadcast journalists on the left and on the right? Journalist Nat Hentoff and senior analyst for Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting Steve Rendall debate the issue.

Teen Voices on Screen

Scenarios USA is a non-profit that pairs young screenwriters and Hollywood directors to make short films on issues important to teens. Tiara Bennett's film "The Choices We Make" was directed by Alison Maclean, director of "Jesus' Son".

Scenarios USA

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.

No Logo

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.