The Brian Lehrer Show 2025 News Quiz: Hour 2
Dec 29, 2025
Listeners participate in an engaging news quiz, testing their knowledge on topics like New Jersey politics, including Andy Kim's historic Senate win. Trivia covers cultural icons, celebrating Bruce Springsteen's album anniversary and exploring Jersey stars in 'Devil Wears Prada 2'. The discussion dives into significant events like the 1924 immigration law and the women’s roles in WWI, alongside pop culture highlights like Taylor Swift's engagement and Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance.
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News Quiz As Community Connector
- The quiz format rewards attention to local and national news with playful prizes and listener engagement.
- Brian Lehrer frames current events as community conversation starters rather than just headlines.
Listener Wins With Epistemological Quibble
- William from East Orange correctly named Governor Phil Murphy and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
- He chose the tote and jokingly raised an 'epistemological quibble' about the phrase "the truth."
Shifting New Jersey Political Landscape
- New Jersey politics shifted in 2025 with Mikie Sherrill elected governor and James Solomon winning Jersey City's mayoralty.
- Jersey City is now the state's second-largest city with about 307,000 residents.