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(jswieringa/flickr)Muddling Through
Farhad Manjoo, technology columnist at Slate, gives tips on where to find the best frugality Web sites to help you scrimp your way through the recession. Plus, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke on national politics and how the economy is affecting her Brooklyn district.
MTA CEO Elliot Sander will join the Brian Lehrer Show every Thursday in January. Post your questions for him here!
New Year in Congress
Yvette Clarke, Congresswoman from New York's 11th district, talks about national politics as well as how her district is weathering the current economic climate.
Question of the Day: Should the Obama stimulus bill be put on line for one week before a vote as the Republicans are demanding? Comment below!Drug Money
Fred Mogul, WNYC reporter, reports on people participating in drug trials for the cash.
In a Recession, Getting Paid to be a Guinea Pig Gains Appeal
Frugal Life
Farhad Manjoo, Slate's technology columnist and the author of True Enough: Learning To Live in a Post-Fact Society, talks about the best Web sites to help you scrimp through the recession.
The Outlook for Albany
Liz Benjamin, columnist and writer of the Daily Politics blog for The Daily News and Irene Liu, political writer at the Times Union and blogger for Capitol Confidential, discuss reform in the statehouse and how senate Democrats will settle their leadership battle.
Digital TV Transition
Gale Brewer, City Council Member and chair of the Committee on Technology in Government, explains what New Yorkers need to know about the transition to digital television.
War in Gaza
Akiva Eldar, senior political columnist for Ha’aretz and author of Lords of the Land: The War for Israel's Settlements in the Occupied Territories, 1967-2007, talks about Israel’s continuing assault on Hamas in Gaza.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Uncommon Indicators
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