The NYT Argument; Explaining the Queens DA Recount; Epstein's Arrest

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 9, 2019

Coming up on today's show:

  • Hosts of The New York Times' podcast “The Argument,” Michelle Goldberg, David Leonhardt and Ross Douthat, argue about national politics and take your calls.
  • Sixteen votes separate Borough President Melinda Katz and Tiffany Cabán in the Queens District Attorney race. New York election lawyer Sarah Steiner breaks down the mechanics and what to expect from the recount.
  • Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein was arrested over the weekend and, on Monday, was indicted on charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy. Tim O'Brien, executive editor of Bloomberg Opinion and author of TrumpNation: The Art of Being the Donald (Warner Books, 2015), joins us to discuss the case, Epstein's alleged victims and why he believes this could impact President Trump.

 

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