Fresh, Non-Politics Conversation Starters for the New Year

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 28, 2016

Need some fresh non-politics conversation starters? Need to remember why you loved that aunt or brother or dad who supported the candidate you can’t stand? The listeners are the guests for a holiday variation on the Times column "36 Questions that Lead to Love." Call in and tell your story.

Just called in to the @BrianLehrer show to talk about what defines my generation & discuss w another called in their 70s. Thanks Brian!
— Giulia (@giugirg) December 28, 2016

Said it before, but I love when @brianlehrer brings together callers from different walks of life to have conversations on the air. @wnyc
— AB (@ac_bitter) December 28, 2016

@BrianLehrer define my generation? I'm a millennial. So, answering a radio question via Twitter defines my generation.
— Salaam Bhatti (@salawm) December 28, 2016

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