Open Phones: How Would You Spend Your Half Billion?

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 2, 2012

Even if you didn't win big in Friday's record-setting Mega Millions jackpot, we'd like to know: how would spend half a billion dollars if you had? What's the most selfish thing you'd do -- and the most selfless? Buy a car; and start a foundation? Travel the world; then donate to a charity? Give us a call 212-433-9692, or post here!

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