Thursday Morning Politics; 51 Council Members in 52 Weeks: District 45, Farah Louis; Death, Sex & Money on Estrangement; Your Best (and Worst) Gifts Ever

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 22, 2022

On today's show:

  • Luke Broadwater, congressional correspondent for The New York Times, shares the latest from the Capitol, including Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to a joint session of Congress, the House Ways and Means Committee’s vote to make Trump’s tax returns public and the final report of the Jan 6th Select Committee.
  • 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, Council member Farah Louis (D-45) talks about her priorities for her district, which includes East Flatbush, Flatbush, Flatlands, Marine Park, and Midwood.
  • Anna Sale, creator and host of the WNYC podcast Death, Sex & Money, talks about what it's like when people become estranged -- from friends, family members and communities -- and takes calls from listeners who have been through this.
  • In light of the holiday season, listeners call in to share the best and worst gifts they've ever received.

Transcripts are posted to each segment as they become available.

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