Brian Lehrer Weekend: How to Help Haiti; The Kerner Commission Revisited; Iconic at 50: Miles Davis' 'Bitches Brew'

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 20, 2021

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

New York State Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn on the aftermath of the recent earthquake in Haiti (First); Jelani Cobb on The Essential Kerner Commission Report  (Starts at 31:15); Iconic at 50:  Miles Davis' 'Bitches Brew' (Starts at 53:15)

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