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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 13, 2009

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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  • Benefit Deficit

    50,000 New Yorkers will see their unemployment benefits expire at the end of this week, and may have to go on welfare. Andrew Stettner, deputy director of the National Employment Law Project, looks at how the state is trying to help those struggling to find jobs. Plus, Congressman Steve Israel (D-NY) one of the candidates being considered for the NY Senate seat.

Running Out

Andrew Stettner, deputy director of the National Employment Law Project, talks about the expiration of unemployment insurance for 50,000 New Yorkers who have been on the program since early last year.

Candidate Israel

Steve Israel, NY Congressman (NY-2), talks about being a potential appointee to Senator Clinton's seat.

Open Phones: Working For Free

Everyone has a reason that they might work for free, but what does it mean to work for no pay during an economic downturn? Are you an intern or volunteer? Are you working for free just to stay in the building? What job are you working for free and what do you tell other people? Call in or comment below!

Clinton Confirmation

Glenn Thrush, senior Congressional correspondent for Politico.com, reviews Hillary Clinton's confirmation hearing to be secretary of state.

Yes Means Yes

Jaclyn Friedman, performer, activist, program director for the Center for New Words, and co-editor of Yes Means Yes!: Visions of Female Sexual Power and A World Without Rape talks about her book, and contributor Latoya Peterson, editor of the blog Racialicious, talks about her essay, The Not-Rape Epidemic.

"Yes Means Yes" event at KGB Bar 1/14/09

UnitedHealth Settles

Reed Abelson, health care reporter for the New York Times and Paul Macielak, president and CEO of the New York Health Plan Association, discuss a settlement reached with UnitedHealth to overhaul the database it uses to determines rates for out-of-network doctors.

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.

fish lizzard

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.