The Brain Lehrer Show

Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Lewis , senior minister at in the East Village, talks about the meaning of Easter for Christians this year and how her congregation and others will "gather together" despite social distancing.

Yesterday, Bernie Sanders announced he's suspending his presidential campaign.  Gabriel Debenedetti , national correspondent at New York Magazine , talks about what that means for Joe Biden, and Democrats going forward, as the 2020 campaign continues.

Susan Page , Washington bureau chief of USA TODAY, discusses the latest from the Trump administration's COVID-19 response, including the decision to fire Glenn Fine, inspector general of the Department of Defense and chair of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee.

Corey Johnson , New York City Council Speaker,  talks about the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak and the City's response, as well as the proposed budget cuts and how the City Council will conduct business while staying socially distanced.

Julie Menin , director of NYC Census 2020 and executive assistant corporation counsel for NYC law department, talks about NYC's efforts to get everyone counted in the 2020 Census and answers listeners' frequently asked questions.