Democratic Debate Recap: October Edition; Trump, Inc. Updates; Impeachment Investigators Interview George Kent, Ukraine Expert; Still Bowling for Columbine

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 16, 2019

Coming up on today's show:

Christina Greer, co-host of the New York politics podcast “FAQ NYC” and associate professor of political science at Fordham University, recaps the Democratic debate.
Andrea Bernstein, senior editor for politics and policy for WNYC News, and Heather Vogell, reporter at ProPublica, discuss their latest Trump, Inc. investigation.
Katie Benner, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the New York Times where she covers the Justice Department, on the latest in the impeachment inquiry against the president.
Michael Moore, documentary filmmaker, discusses his forthcoming "Bowling for Columbine" retrospective in light of the increased gun violence in the U.S., the recent anniversary of the Las Vegas shooting and the new political momentum for gun control.

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