David Remnick on Free Speech, Comedy and Covering 'Mirthless' Autocrats

from Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast · host WNYC Studios

The federal government shutdown is now in its 15th day.On Today's Show:David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker and the host of The New Yorker Radio Hour, talks about the latest national political news, including the latest on President Trump's 'autocratic' tendencies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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