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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 16, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Economic Nobel-ity

Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize-winning economist, op-ed columnist for the New York Times and author of The Return of Depression Economics and the Crisis of 2008, gives his prescriptions for the ailing economy.

Chucking an Insult

Dean Foster, president of DFA Intercultural Global Solutions talks about the significance of the incident in which an Iraqi journalist threw his shoes at President Bush.

A Womb of Her Own

Jeanne Flavin, associate professor of sociology and anthropology at Fordham University, member of the board at the National Advocates for Pregnant Women, and the author of Our Bodies, Our Crimes: The Policing of Women’s Reproduction in America, looks at the expanding role of the criminal justice system in women’s reproductive health.

The 411 on Finance

Jonathan Mintz, commissioner of the Department of Consumer Affairs, and Cathie Mahon, executive director of the Department of Consumer Affairs' Office of Financial Empowerment discuss the city's joint program with CUNY and the Daily News to answer New Yorkers' questions about personal finance.

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The Governor's Budget

Bob Hardt, executive producer and political director, New York 1 and Daily News Albany bureau chief Ken Lovett react to excerpts from Gov. Paterson's budget address.

Question of the Day: Were you offended by the Saturday Night Live impression of Governor Paterson?

Give us a call and comment below. We especially want to hear from our blind listeners.

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.