America Are We Ready for the First 100 Days?: Equity

WNYC News | Jan 20, 2021

Airing LIVE Thursday, January 21st, 8-9pm ET.

Join the national conversation with host Brian Lehrer as the Biden/Harris administration starts its work.

This week: President Biden has said his administration's four priorities will be:

COVID-19
Economic Recovery
Racial Equity
Climate Change

What are yours?

Brian is joined by Kai Wright, host of The United States of Anxiety, and Mara Gay, New York Times editorial board member, to talk about the goal of racial equity and the inauguration theme of unity. Can President Biden produce both?

Join the conversation at 844-745-TALK (8255)!

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