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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 11, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, December 11, 2008
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    Getting By on Less

    Ramit Sethi founder of personal finance blog, Iwillteachyoutoberich.com, gives tips on how to save money, even in this fragile economy -- no holiday gifts, anyone? Also, how non-profit organizations are coping; and how to buy health insurance as an individual.

Non-Profits Regroup

In the face of budget cuts and fewer donations, how are area non-profits coping? Ana Oliveira, president & chief executive officer of the The New York Women’s Foundation, and Gordon Campbell, president and chief executive officer of United Way of New York City, review their options.

Health Insurance For One

Elisabeth Benjamin, director of health care restructuring initiatives at Community Services Society, answers questions about buying single person and single family health insurance policies.

Financial Guidance

The weekly December guest, Ramit Sethi, founder of iwillteachyoutoberich.com, a blog on personal finance and entrepreneurship, gives tips on how to approach your finances in this down economy.

Question of the Day What would you like to receive this year instead of a store-bought gift?

Live Coverage

President-Elect Barack Obama nominates Thomas A. Daschle to be the next secretary of health and human services and takes questions from the press.

Press Conference Analysis

Trudy Lieberman, contributing editor to the Columbia Journalism Review examines Tom Daschle's appointment as President-elect Obama's point person on health care. And Jonathon Weisman, political reporter for The Wall Street Journal, looks at the ongoing Blagojevich saga.

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.