Brian Lehrer Weekend: David Banks; Responding to Hate Speech Online; #BLTrees

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 17, 2021

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

Incoming NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks (First) | Responding to Racist Hate Speech and Cyberbullying on Social Media (Starts at 31:40) | #BLTrees: A Year in the Life (December) (Starts at 55:40)

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