In his new book Secrets of the Kingdom: The Inside Story of the Secret Saudi-U.S. Connection,” investigative reporter Gerald Posner exposes the close ties between the U.S. Government and the House of Saud that he says compromise this country’s national security. The book has already made news with its claim that the Saudi oil fields are rigged with dirty bombs to be set off should fanatics overthrow the monarchy. Also: News Quiz! Call in to answer questions on recent events in the tri-State area.
The Ties that Bind
Gerald Posner, Journalist and author, Secrets of the Kingdom: The Inside Story of the Secret U.S. - Saudi Connection (Random House, 2005),
- discusses the inside story of the US-Saudi relationship
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- discusses the inside story of the US-Saudi relationship
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Quiz Master
Bob Hennelly, WNYC reporter,
- tests listener knowledge about local current affairs
- tests listener knowledge about local current affairs
Brian Lehrer Regional News Quiz
Our Brian Lehrer news quiz was quite a success this morning. Thanks to Bob Hennelly who served as a fine Quiz-Master. We have five winners and they will be receiving their Brian Lehrer Show t-shirts shortly!
Below are our questions with the answers.
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