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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 22, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, September 22, 2008
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Massive Bailout

Daniel Gross, senior editor at Newsweek and Moneybox columnist for Slate, talks about the $700 billion bailout proposal.

Then:
Stephen Moore, editorial board member for the Wall Street Journal, talks about why he's anti-bailout.

Should Congress approve the measure? Comment below!

Read "The Captain of the Street," Dan Gross's cover story in this week's Newsweek

What Would Winston Do?

Barry Singer, owner of Chartwell Booksellers, and Jon Meacham editor-in-chief of Newsweek, who recently edited the June 23rd cover story "What Would Winston Do?", discuss Winston Churchill's legacy and its relevance today.

Chartwell Booksellers presents "What Would Churchill Do? A Symposium"
“A War Worth Fighting” by Christopher Hitchens (Newsweek, June 23, 2008)
“The Mythology of Munich” by Evan Thomas (Newsweek, June 23, 2008)

Fall Film Picks

New York Press film critic Armond White and film critic for Slate.com Dana Stevens rate their fall film picks.

30 Issues in Thirty Days: Will Your Vote Count? What Has Changed Eight Years after Bush vs. Gore?

The presidential election series kicks off with a comprehensive look at the 2008 vote. Tova Wang, vice president of research at Common Cause, talks about the upcoming election, and how well ten swing states are prepared for November 4th.

Then:
John Fund, Wall Street Journal editorial board member and author of Stealing Elections: How Voter Fraud Threatens Our Democracy, and Miles Rapoport, president of Demos, a public policy and voting rights organization, take on voter fraud and voter suppression.

Then:
Douglas Kellner, co-chairman of the New York State Board of Elections, and Penny Venetis, professor at Rutgers University School of Law, talk about what voters in New York and New Jersey can expect at the polls.

Read Common Cause's report on voting in 2008 (pdf)

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.