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Push for Peace in Yemen; Adnan Syed Released From Prison; CM Alexa Avilés; Colonialism and the Commonwealth; WNYC's New Sounds Turns 40; NYS Sues Trump Biz
The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 21, 2022
Coming up on today's show:
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As world leaders gather in New York this week for the UN General Assembly, Tim Lenderking, U.S. special envoy for Yemen, talks about a recent trip to Yemen, the struggles of Yemeni refugees and ongoing peace talks in the region.
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The subject of Serial's first season, Adnan Syed, has been released from prison after 20 years. Sarah Koenig, host and co-creator of Serial and the executive producer of Serial Productions, discusses the news.
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The majority of the New York City Council members are new and are part of a class that is the most diverse and progressive in city history. This year Brian Lehrer will get to know all 51 members. Today, Councilmember Alexa Avilés talks about her priorities for District 38, which includes parts of Red Hook, Sunset Park, Greenwood Heights and portions of Windsor Terrace, Dyker Heights, and Borough Park.
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Ishaan Tharoor, foreign affairs columnist at The Washington Post, discusses the history of colonization and the Commonwealth of Nations and what the Commonwealth's future might hold.
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John Schaefer, host of WNYC's New Sounds, joins to discuss his show's 40th anniversary and preview some fall music events to look out for.
- Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about the breaking news that New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Donald Trump, his company, and some of his adult children alleging fraud.
