Spike Lee Remembers 'Bamboozled'; The New York Times Knocks Christie; Going Viral

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 30, 2015

This month marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Spike Lee movie “Bamboozled.” Hear Spike Lee discuss the staying-power of many of the themes in his satirical film. Plus: The New York Times calls for Governor Christie to end his presidential campaign; the logistics of releasing 6,000 federal prisoners; the impact of the share economy; and your stories of going viral by accident.

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