
The Brian Lehrer Show
Produced by WNYC. Airs weekdays at 10AM on 93.9 FM and AM 820.
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Impacts of NEA Grant Cuts; Jonathan Capehart's Self Discovery; Citizenship Quiz; Gary Cohen Previews the Subway Series; Summer Culture Calendar: Art
Impacts of NEA Grant Cuts; Jonathan Capehart's Self Discovery; Citizenship Quiz: History and Geography; Gary Cohen Previews the Subway Series; Summer Culture Calendar: Art All Around May 16, 2025
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Citizenship Quiz: American History and Geography
In order to become a naturalized citizen of the United States, applicants must pass an oral civics exam. Listeners call in to try their hand at some of the questions on the test. May 16, 2025
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Gary Cohen Previews the Subway Series
The Mets and the Yankees will meet for a subway series this week. Gary Cohen, Mets announcer, previews the games, and talks about what it's like calling games for the Mets. May 16, 2025
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Summer Culture Calendar: Art All Around
Ryan Kailath, WNYC/Gothamist arts and culture reporter, talks about some of the art on view this summer in local museums, galleries and public spaces. May 16, 2025
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Jonathan Capehart's Self Discovery
Jonathan Capehart talks about his new book. May 16, 2025
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Impacts of NEA Grant Cuts
How arts organizations are reacting to the Trump administration starting to cut their grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. May 16, 2025
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Ask Governor Murphy: May 2025 Recap
Nancy Solomon recaps her conversation with Governor Phil Murphy on the recent setbacks at Newark Airport, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's ICE arrest and more. May 15, 2025
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NYC Primary Election Countdown
Errol Louis, political anchor of Spectrum NY1 News, talks about the latest news from the mayoral campaign trail, and previews the debates he'll be co-moderating with Brian. May 15, 2025
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Citizenship Quiz: American Government and History
In order to become a naturalized citizen of the United States, applicants must pass an oral civics exam. Listeners call in to try their hand at some of the questions on the test. May 15, 2025
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Summer Culture Calendar: After Dark
Time Out New York's Rossilynne Culgan talks about some of the fun things to do this summer after dark -- night markets, outdoor movies, and fireworks on the beach. May 15, 2025
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Ongoing Threats to Public Media Funding
LaFontaine Oliver, president and CEO of New York Public Radio, talks about the executive order President Trump signed regarding federal funding for public media. May 15, 2025