Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Mechanics of Racism in the President's Words; Bannon Lawyers Up; MLK Jr. Day Remembrance

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 15, 2018

Coming up on today's show:

  • Jamil Smith, contributing opinion writer at The Los Angeles Times, discusses the latest in national political news.

  • Lachlan Markay, Daily Beast White House reporter talks about the lawyer Steve Bannon hired and what Bannon might say during his interview on Tuesday with the House Intelligence Committee related to the Trump-Russia investigation.

  • In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The Brian Lehrer Show remembers his legacy with clips from an Apollo Theater event - moderated by Brian and All Things Considered's Jami Floyd - in which they discuss civil rights progress with scholars, community leaders, and activists, accompanied by musical performances.

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