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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 15, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, August 15, 2008
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    Sample Mix

    Douglas Feith reveals what it was like behind the walls of federal intelligence at the turn of the century in his new recent work, War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism. Plus: DJ Spooky a/k/a Paul Miller blends high art and hip hop through a variety of music styles and samplings; chef and food activist Alice Waters; campaign websites; and why when kids go to camp, it’s the parents that get homesick.

Speaking with Feith

Douglas Feith, former undersecretary of policy at the Pentagon and author of War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism, offers an insider's view on the run-up to the war in Iraq.

Ideas from Aspen: Slow Food

Alice Waters, chef and founder of Chez Panisse Restaurant, explains why the food we eat is a political choice.

Presidential Web Spin

From the Personal Democracy Forum in June, Brian Lehrer talks to Mark Soohoo, Justine Lam and Tracy Russo about the McCain, Ron Paul, and John Edwards websites.

Esoteric Hip-Hop

Musician, conceptual artist and writer DJ Spooky (aka Paul D. Miller) looks at composition and digital media in his new book/cd Sound Unbound.

Camp Idontwanna

New York Sun columnist Lenore Skenazy talks about lonely parents who miss their kids at camp.

Lenore's column in the New York Sun

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.

fish lizzard

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.