The Capitol is seen in Washington, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, as lawmakers return from the Thanksgiving recess.

Impeachment Advances to Key Committee; Speak to the Speaker; NATO: Divided or Brain Dead?; Radio Rookies Turns 20!

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 3, 2019

Coming up on today's show:

  • Nicholas Fandos, New York Times reporter covering congress, previews tomorrow's impeachment hearings in the House Judiciary Committee.

  • Corey Johnson, speaker of the New York City Council, talks about the latest news in New York City.

  • Frida Ghitis, world affairs columnist and a regular contributor to CNN and The Washington Post, explains how the biggest global peace alliance continues to breakdown in the age of Trump.

  • Veralyn Williams, Radio Rookies producer commemorates Radio Rookie's 20th year, and looks back at her time as a Rookie (the show is responsible for launching her career in journalism). Plus, current Radio Rookie Arame Sene talks about her experience as a Rookie and her new story.

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