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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, February 01, 2008
  • US Democratic presidential candidates, Illinois Senator Barack Obama and New York Senator Hillary Clinton greet supporters following the televised CNN/LA Times/Politico Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate 31 January 2008 at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. AFP PHOTO/GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)
    Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama after the CNN Debate on January 31 2008 (Getty Images)

    Two's Company

    Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton went head-to-head in last night’s debate. New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are among the 22 states holding their primaries and caucuses on Tuesday; we’ll get local analysis of the debate. Plus, National Book Award-winning writer William T. Vollmann rides the rails.

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Are You the One? Two Democrats Debate

Hear selections from last night's Obama-Clinton debate, and NPR's Adam Davidson compares their plans to combat foreclosures.

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Congestion Redux

Councilwoman Christine Quinn reacts to the state traffic commission's passing a slimmed down version of Mayor Bloomberg's congestion pricing proposal. Then, former deputy mayor and chair of the traffic commission Marc Shaw weighs in on the details of the plan.

Are You The One? New Jersey Republicans

Kathy Barret-Carter, editorial writer at the Newark Star Ledger, and WNYC's Bob Hennelley look at the Republican race in New Jersey. Plus: a call-in for undecided republicans.

Lightin' Out

William T. Vollmann, National Book Award-winning author of Riding Toward Everywhere(Ecco, January 22, 2008), talks about train-hopping and freedom in post-9/11 America.

Event
William T. Vollmann will be reading from Riding Toward Everywhere at the Chelsea Barnes & Noble on 2/12 at 7PM.

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.

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: 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.

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.