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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 27, 2009

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, November 27, 2009
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  • Brian Lehrer, back in the day

    20th Anniversary Show

    Special Rebroadcast of the 20th Anniversary Show The Brian Lehrer Show is celebrating two decades on the air. On the 20th anniversary, live from WNYC’s Jerome L. Greene Performance Space, documentary filmmaker Michael Moore talks about his latest target--capitalism. Plus, a news quiz of the past 20 years with a host of special guests. And a discussion about retaining youth and preventing brain drain from NYC and New Jersey.

    See Brian's 20-Year Slideshow!

    The Brian Lehrer Show is celebrating two decades on the air. Here what some of the other hosts at WNYC have to say about Brian's 20 years at the station.

Capitalism: A Love Story

Along with Brian, filmmaker Michael Moore is also celebrating a 20 year anniversary: 1989 saw the release of his first film, Roger and Me. His latest documentary is Capitalism: A Love Story.

Watch Video of Michael Moore's Appearance on the Program Here!

NY and NJ Brain Drain

The Greene Space is full of 20-year-olds today, and the 30 Issues in 30 Days series takes a look at how New York and New Jersey can best remain an attractive and affordable place for young people. WNYC's Andrea Bernstein and Bob Hennelly discuss, along with Joel Kotkin professor at Chapman University and author of the forthcoming The Next Hundred Million, America In 2050.

20 Year News Quiz

A 20-year news quiz looks at some of the biggest stories that Brian has covered - or missed while on vacation - since 1989. Guest quizmasters include WNYC President Laura Walker; Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page; actress Rosie Perez; Wayne Barrett of the Village Voice; author Sarah Vowell; Brian's long-lost cousin Jim Lehrer; and more!

Democracy's Living Room: Twenty and Counting

To celebrate 20 years on air, the BL Show has invited 20-year olds from around New York to join us in the Greene Space. They share their thoughts on how the world has changed over the course of their lifetime, and what to expect from the next two decades.

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.