The dome of the former observatory at Nassau Community College. The overall structure weighs half a ton.

Brian Lehrer Weekend: Oprah & Dr. Oz, Economy Explained, NYC's New Observatory

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 11, 2022

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

The Messy Politics of Dr. Oz and Oprah (First) | What's Going on with the Economy? (Starts at 22:53) | A Public Stargazing Observatory is One Step Closer to a New Home in The Bronx (Starts at 1:02:57)

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