Rep. Ritchie Torres; Transportation News Roundup; Ramadan and the Many Meanings of 'Inshallah'

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 1, 2022

On today's show:

  • U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY15) talks about the issues facing Congress and his efforts to support Ukraine.
  • Stephen Nessen, transportation reporter for the WNYC Newsroom, talks about the latest in city and state transportation.
  • Ahead of Ramadan, Abdullah Shihipar, writer and public-health researcher based at Brown University, joins to discuss how the phrase "inshallah" -- literally "God willing" -- can take on many different meanings for Muslims, and listeners call in to share their hopes for the month of Ramadan and the year ahead.

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