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Congress Returns; Janno Lieber; Treating Alcohol Use Disorder; Your Film and TV Recs

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 8, 2024

On today's show:

  • Luke Broadwater, congressional correspondent for The New York Times, talks about the latest congressional news, including the status of negotiations over border security, upcoming funding deadlines, and more.
  • Janno Lieber, chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), talks about the work to recover from Thursday's collision and derailment and the disruption to some subway lines, plus other transit news.
  • Alcohol overuse causes 140,000 American deaths annually. Rachel DuRose, editorial production coordinator at Harvard Business Review and a former Vox Future Perfect fellow, breaks down treatment options and why they are rarely used to treat people who suffer from alcohol use disorder.
  • Since awards season in Hollywood is now officially underway, listeners call in to recommend a film or television show from 2023 -- or a notable actor's performance.

 

Transcripts are posted to each segment as they become available.

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