Checking in With Haitian-Americans; Ask Governor Murphy; Energy, Manufacturing and the Presidential Debate; September Summer Plans

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 13, 2024

On today's show:

Recent remarks made by former President Donald Trump, U.S. Senators J.D. Vance and Ted Cruz falsely accuse Haitian immigrants of eating pets, sparking outrage across the Haitian community. Garry Pierre-Pierre, founder and publisher of The Haitian Times, and Michaelle Solages, New York State Assembly member (D - District 22, Valley Stream, North Valley Stream, Elmont, South Valley Stream, South Floral Park, Floral Park, the Village of Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, North Woodmere, Stewart Manor, and sections of Franklin Square), discuss the Haitian-American community's reaction and much more. discusses the Haitian American community's reaction and much more.
Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and editor, and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
Ben Lefebvre, Politico energy reporter, and Alan Rappeport, economic policy reporter for The New York Times based in Washington, follow up on an exchange between the candidates in Tuesday's debate on the issues of climate and energy and manufacturing jobs.
Although we often consider Labor Day to be the end of summer, a recent piece in the New York Times reminds us that September is a summer month (and some argue, the month with the best weather). Given the lovely forecast projected for the next few days, listeners call in with summer plans for this September weekend.

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