Brian Lehrer

Convention Night Call-In: DNC Tuesday

It's A Free Country | Sep 4, 2012

Each evening during the conventions, Brian Lehrer hosts a convention call-in from 7-8pm, from WNYC in New York and around the country on the "(Mostly) Swing-State Radio Network". Get analysis of the convention, previews of that evening's speeches, and a chance to talk with public radio listeners in swing states around the country.

Featuring:

  • Analysis from Todd Purdum of Vanity Fair
  • Steve Israel, U.S. Representative (D NY-2) and head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz, U.S. Representative (D FL-20) and chair of the Democratic National Committee
  • A reporter's roundtable with: 
  • Anna Sale, It's a Free Country political reporter
  • Jo Ingles, statehouse reporter for Ohio Public Radio
  • Dave DeWitt, Raleigh Bureau Chief/Education Reporter for North Carolina Public Radio
  • Plus your calls! Want to join the conversation? Call 1-800-543-2543 or comment below
  • Once the special is over, join a live-chat and watch the speeches at It's A Free Country

Tune in starting at 7pm EST Tuesday. Tonight we're on WNYC New York, New Jersey Public Radio, WAMU American University, WCPN-FM Cleveland,  WDET-FM Detroit, WHA-AM Wisconsin, WUNC Chapel Hill, and WUSF Tampa

(Election Special opening theme "My Robot" by Looper | Closing theme "Lighthouse" by Bryan Young)

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