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The Brian Lehrer Show / April 10, 2009

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, April 10, 2009
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    The Melting Pot

    As if the economy, health care, and foreign policy weren't enough, the Obama administration thinks it can tackle immigration reform sooner than later. Plus, the perils of overthinking; The Ethicist Randy Cohen on Madonna's adoption; and how the army is pressuring doctors to not diagnose PTSD.

What's Next for Immigration Reform?

Julia Preston, national immigration correspondent for the New York Times, and Daphne Eviatar of the Washington Independent discuss the Obama administration's plans to tackle immigration reform sooner rather than later.

What do you think? On your list of policy priorities, where does immigration reform rank, and what do you make of the administration framing it as an economic issue? Comment below!

Stop Thinking, Start Living

Gabriel Cohen, curator of Sundays at Sunny's and author of Storms Can't Hurt the Sky: A Buddhist Path Through Divorce (Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2008), talks about how overthinking can lead to depression.

Ethics Considered

Randy Cohen talks with us about the ethical issues surrounding Madonna's attempt to adopt another child in Malawi. He has a new column, "The Moral of the Story," on the New York Times Magazine website.

PTSD Under Pressure

A secret recording suggests that the Army may be pushing medical staff not to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder. Mark Benjamin, national correspondent for Salon, has been investigating the story. He explains why the Army may be exerting this kind of pressure and what the consequences are.

Read the story on Salon by Mark Benjamin and Michael de Yoanna
Hear the secret recording by "Sgt. X"

Post-Civil Rights Memoir

Jennifer Baszile, author of The Black Girl Next Door: A Memoir (Touchstone, 2009), tells of her post-segregation suburban upbringing.

Open Phones: Sign of the Whale?

A whale was spotted (then escorted back to safety) in the Hudson river yesterday.

What do you think it was doing here? What's the whale symbolize to you? Comment below!

Twitter Posts that Mention the Whale

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.