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NYC Debate Season is Here

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 12, 2013

WNYC is one of the co-sponsors of the official 2013 debate program from NYC's Campaign Finance Board. Brian is co-moderating three debates over the next two weeks:

  • Monday, 8/12 7pm | Comptroller Debate (D) | Watch Online, Chat, and Suggest a Question
  • Thursday, 8/15 7pm | Public Advocate Debate (D) | Watch Online, Chat, and Suggest a Question
  • Wednesday, 8/21 7pm | Mayoral Debate (D) | Watch Online, Chat, and Suggest a Question

    • Errol Louis, NY1 host and co-moderator with Brian during all three debates, helps preview debate season, alongside NY1s Juan Manuel Benitez and WNYC reporter Brigid Bergin. Be sure to to listen on WNYC or watch online each debate night, starting at 7pm. Debate watching party info here.

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