Easily the best local talk show in town is WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show, broadcast each morning from 10 AM to noon. This call-in/interview show is not typical shock-talk, rile'em'up, partisan shout-fest -- it's a thoughtful, intelligent show that explores issues concerning the world, the nation, and, of course, New York. All the while it manages to be vastly entertaining.
The show covers a whole variety of topics, moving seamlessly from one to the next. In one segment Brian and his guests might be talking about reform in the public schools, the next about how to denuclearize Iran, the next he'll be talking calls from people who've been laid off in the Great Recession.
And besides being a great interviewer and congenial host, Brian gets the bests guests. From
Newt Gingrich to Ralph Nader, he interviews everyone. You know you've made it in this town if you're invited to appear on his show.
Yesterday Brian celebrated the 20th anniversary of his show with special guest Micheal Moore. It's a great segment. To get an idea of how good the show is, in 2007 Brian interviewed Robert Caro and other guests on the legacy of Robert Moses. It's a fascinating program and you can listen to it here.
So happy anniversary Brian -- you have the best news show in NYC. (And I know I'll made it if I'm ever invited to appear on his show which should happen oh ... you know ... probably never. But a boy can dream).
The show covers a whole variety of topics, moving seamlessly from one to the next. In one segment Brian and his guests might be talking about reform in the public schools, the next about how to denuclearize Iran, the next he'll be talking calls from people who've been laid off in the Great Recession.
And besides being a great interviewer and congenial host, Brian gets the bests guests. From
Newt Gingrich to Ralph Nader, he interviews everyone. You know you've made it in this town if you're invited to appear on his show.
Yesterday Brian celebrated the 20th anniversary of his show with special guest Micheal Moore. It's a great segment. To get an idea of how good the show is, in 2007 Brian interviewed Robert Caro and other guests on the legacy of Robert Moses. It's a fascinating program and you can listen to it here.
So happy anniversary Brian -- you have the best news show in NYC. (And I know I'll made it if I'm ever invited to appear on his show which should happen oh ... you know ... probably never. But a boy can dream).
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