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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, October 23, 2008
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    30 Issues in 30 Days: Do We Need a War on Terrorism?

    Do we need a war on terror? A discussion with Philip Gourevitch. Also: another round of fact-checking candidates' claims with Bill Adair.

    This Friday's Wiki-produced 30 Issues in 30 Days segment is on Arts and Culture Funding.

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The Terms

New York City Council Member Letitia James (Brooklyn's 35th district) will argue against the Bloomberg plan to extend term limits, Council Member Oliver Koppell (the Bronx’s 11th district) will argue in favor, and Council Member Gale Brewer (Manhattan's 6th district) will offer a third alternative.

Should term limits be extended to 12 years?

A: Yes. Only Bloomberg can save us now.

B: No. It's a greedy power grab.

C: Hold a referendum. Let the people decide.

Comment below.

Fact Check

Politifact's Bill Adair, the weekly guest until Election Day, brings his Truth-O-Meter to fact-check some recent campaign claims.

Gimme The Truth (The Politifact Rock Song)

30 Issues in 30 Days: Do We Need a War on Terrorism?

Philip Gourevitch, staff writer for the New Yorker and author, most recently, of Standard Operating Procedure, talks about the moral implications of America's war on terrorism.

Then Roxana Tiron, national security reporter for The Hill, talks about both candidates' positions on homeland security and national defense.

Then Richard Falkenrath, deputy commissioner for counter terrorism at the NYPD, talks about local national security issues.

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.