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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 30, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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  • Rudy Giuliani in Florida on January 29, 2008
    Rudy Giuliani in Florida on January 29, 2008 (Getty Images)

    Morning After in the Sunshine State

    With John McCain's big win in Florida last night the Republicans now have a clear frontrunner going into the Super Tuesday primaries. But what role will Rudy Giuliani play in the race now that he lost his late-state gamble? Also, a deeper look at the career of Mitt Romney, and why ageism may be among the last frontiers of discrimination.

Are You The One? Florida Weighs In

Ben Smith , writer for Politico.com talks about the primary results in Florida and what they mean for super duper Tuesday next week. Also, why did Edwards drop out now?

Poverty and the Presidential Election

Walter Fields, vice president of government relations and public affairs at the Community Service Society of New York, talks about the Democratic candidates' approaches to poverty.

The High Cost of Aging

According to the new best-seller, How Not To Look Old, looking young is "critical to every woman's personal and financial survival." New York Times columnist Natasha Singer discusses the stringent beauty expectations for working women today and why ageism has become one of the last frontiers of discrimination.

Read "Nice Résumé. Have You Considered Botox?"

Are You the One? Romney's Record

New York Times Columnist David Kirkpatrick and Jerry Seib, the Assistant Managing Editor of the Wall Street Journal, look at Mitt Romney's dual records as a businessman and politician.

Stolen Kidneys

Amelia Gentleman, a stringer for the International Herald Tribune and the New York Times, talks about a organ-trafficking ring in India that has victimized hundreds of day laborers.

Read "Kidney Theft Shocks India"

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.