Open Phones: Progressive vs. Liberal

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 29, 2011

A recent Pew Poll found that 67% of the public have a positive perception of the word "progressive", yet only 50% have a positive view of the word "liberal". We are opening the phones to ask, how do you define these terms? 

Call in 212-433-WNYC, 212-433-9692 at 10:06 and let us know.

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