Brian Lehrer Biography

Brian Lehrer is an American radio talk show host on New York City’s public radio station WNYC. His daily two-hour 2007 Peabody Award-winning program, The Brian Lehrer Show, features interviews with newsmakers and experts about current events and social issues.

He was formerly an anchor and reporter for NBC Radio Networks and has been in broadcast journalism for more than 20 years. The teacher was awarded B.A. Graduated from the State University of New York in Albany in Music and Mass Communications.

He hosted a radio program while a student there on the WSUA college radio station, which has since become Albany’s WCDB. He maintains a Master of Public Health from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University and a Master of Journalism from the University of Ohio State. Lehrer and his two children reside in Inwood, Manhattan. In 2014, his wife died.

10 Quick Facts About Brian Lehrer

  • Name: Brian Lehrer
  • Age: 70 Years (As of 2022)
  • Birthday: 5 October
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Height: 5 feet 7 inches
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Radio Talk Show Host
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: $24,292 – $72,507
  • Net worth: $3 million
  • Brian Lehrer Age

    Lehrer is 70 years as of 2022. He was born on October 5, 1952, in Queens, New York, United States. Brian celebrates his birthday on October 5th every year. His birth sign is Libra.

    Brian Lehrer Height

    Lehrer stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70m).

    Brian Lehrer Weight

    Lehrer’s weight including other body measurements is not available at the moment. We will update this section as soon as we get the information.

    Brian Lehrer Education

    Lehrer obtained B.A. degrees in Music and Mass Communications from the State University of New York at Albany. While a student there, he hosted a radio program on the college radio station WSUA which has since become WCDB Albany. He also hosted radio programs in Columbus, Ohio, and Norfolk, Virginia.

    He also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and a master’s degree in Journalism from Ohio State University. In 2012, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters from Montclair State University.

    Brian Lehrer Family

    Lehrer was born to his parents in Queens and grew up in the neighborhood of Bayside. Both his parents are children of Jewish immigrants from Poland. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available.

    Thus the identity of his father and mother is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any sisters or brothers. We will update this section as soon as the information is available.

    Brian Lehrer Wife

    Brian married Victoria Ann, who was born on February 5, 2014, She was a loving mother to their two children Nathan and Simon, unfortunately, Victoria died. She was a leader in the Spark program for substance abuse prevention in the New York City High Schools, a PTA president, volunteer at the Food Bank for New York City.

    Brian Lehrer Children

    Brian and his late wife were blessed with two children namely Nathan and Simon Lehrer.

    Brian Lehrer Salary

    He receives an average annual salary of between $24,292 and $72,507. This translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32.  This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary but we will update this section when the information is available.

    Brian Lehrer Net Worth

    Brian has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a radio talk show host. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

    Brian Lehrer Measurements and Facts

    Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Brian

    Brian Lehrer Wiki

    • Full Names: Brian Lehrer
    • Popular As: Brian
    • Gender: male
    • Occupation / Profession: Radio Talk Show Host
    • Nationality: American
    • Race / Ethnicity: White
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Brian Lehrer Birthday

    • Age / How Old?: 70 years (2022)
    • Zodiac Sign: Libra
    • Date of Birth: October 5, 1952
    • Place of Birth: Queens, New York, United States
    • Birthday: October 5th

    Brian Lehrer Body Measurements

    • Body Measurements: Not Available
    • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
    • Weight: Moderate
    • Eye Color: Dark brown
    • Hair Color: Brown
    • Shoe Size: Not Available

    Brian Lehrer Family and Relationship

    • Father (Dad): Not Known
    • Mother: Not Known
    • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters):  To be updated
    • Marital Status: Married
    • Wife/Spouse: Was married to Victoria
    • Children: Son (one) Daughter (one)

    Brian Lehrer Net Worth and Salary

    • Net Worth: $3 million
    • Salary: Under Review
    • Source of Income: Radio talk show host

    Brian Lehrer Wnyc

    Brian Lehrer is the host of The Brian Lehrer Show, WNYC Radio’s daily call-in program, covering politics and life, locally and globally. The show airs weekdays from 10am-noon on WNYC 93.9 FM, AM 820 and wnyc.org. The Brian Lehrer Show was recognized with a 2007 George Foster Peabody Award for “Radio That Builds Community Rather Than Divides.”

    The New York Times called Lehrer a “master interviewer.” Time magazine called the program “New York City’s most thoughtful and informative talk show.” The Daily News calls it “cutting edge” for its extreme interactivity and creative use of the internet.

    Political guests have ranged nationally from Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to Mitch McConnell and Kellyanne Conway, and locally from Chris Christie to Cynthia Nixon and beyond. Cultural guests have included Wynton Marsalis, Margaret Atwood, Junot Diaz, Judd Apatow, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Yogi Berra, and so many others.

    Lehrer is also a commentator on local and national issues on television and in print. He has appeared on TV channels including CNN, MSNBC, Fox Newschannel, C-SPAN, NY1, and The Colbert Report on Comedy Central.

    He has written op-ed pieces for publications including The New York Times, The Daily News, Newsday, and Slate. He also hosts a weekly television program on CUNY-TV, “Brian Talks New York.”

    In addition to Peabody, Lehrer has won numerous awards, including seven Associated Press New York Broadcasters “Best Interview” Awards since 2000 and “Best Talk Show” by the Garden State Journalists Association in 2009 and 2011. Lehrer has been a questioner in televised New York City Mayoral Debates for every election since 1997.

    He has hosted his eponymous program, originally called On The Line, since its inception in 1989. Prior, he was an anchor and reporter for NBC Radio Networks, and an award-winning author and documentary producer.

    Lehrer holds master’s degrees in public health from Columbia University and journalism from The Ohio State University and a bachelor’s in music and mass communications from the State University of New York at Albany.

    Brian Lehrer The Brian Lehrer Show

    Since its beginnings in 1989, Lehrer has hosted his show, initially called On the Line. The format is newsmaker interviews, combined with phone calls from listeners. Newsmakers are local, national and global, often writers on book tours or politicians in the metropolitan area, including senators from New York and most officials from New York, New Jer, and New York City.

    Sometimes visitors are less-known news-affected people, such as inhabitants of Brooklyn on the site of gigantic residential projects, or neighbors of noisy nightclubs in Manhattan. Housing, health care, transportation, education, and other governmental functions are common subjects; the arts; living experience in New York and the surrounding region; and international affairs such as the Iraq war

    The New York Times is often used by teacher programs for leads and visitors. He attempts to keep a balance between problems as they impact listeners, and political pundit “horse-race” conversations. The show won a 2007 Peabody Award “for enabling reasoned discussion and opening it to everyone in earshot.”

    Brian Lehrer CUNY TV shows

    Until June 2015, Lehrer hosted a cable television talk show called BrianLehrer. TV (formerly Brian Lehrer Live) on CUNY-TV (New York City cable channel 75). A regional Emmy award (New York Emmy Awards) was nominated for the show in 2009. In September 2015, he started to host a fresh show called POTUS 2016.

    Brian Lehrer Other work

    In The New York Times, The New York Sun, Newsday, and the New York Daily News, and on Slate.com, Lehrer’s op-ed pieces have emerged. The NPR.org website also distributes his WNYC comments worldwide.

    In the Mayoral Debates of WABC-TV New York City in 1997, 2001, and 2005, Lehrer was a questioner. As a commentator on New York 1, WNET Channel 13, and CNNfn, he appeared on television. ci

    In 2000, Lehrer was the recipient of the Associated Press New York Broadcasters ‘ “Best Interview” Award for an interview with a rape survivor, and in 2001 for his position as NYC radio moderator of the only main mayoral discussion between Michael Bloomberg and Herman Badillo. 

    During his tenure as host of NPR’s On The Media, Public Radio News Dir named the domestic program “Best Weeklydfdsf Show.” Lehrer is also a winning author and producer of documentaries.

    He received the “Heart of New York Award” from the New York Press Club for his documentary on New Immigrants Immigrant New York: The Last 20 Years, and a “Best Books For The Teenaged” prize for The Korean Americans from the New York Public Library.

    He is currently moderating several major public forums, including The Nation vs. The Economist series and the Harper Forum series, and has moderated or hosted major events for, among others, the American Museum of Natural History and the Westinghouse Science Foundation.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Brian Lehrer

    Who is Brian Lehrer?

    Brian Lehrer is a renowned radio talk show host on New York City’s public radio station WNYC.

    How old is Brian Lehrer?

    Lehrer is an American national born on 5th October 1952, in Queens, New York.

    How tall is Brian Lehrer?

    Lehrer stands at a height of 1.70 m.

    Is Brian Lehrer married?

    Yes, Lehrer married Victoria Ann, who was born on February 5, 2014, She was a loving mother to their two children Nathan and Simon, unfortunately, Victoria died.

    How much is Brian Lehrer worth?

    Lehrer has an approximate net worth of $3 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

    How much does Brian Lehrer make?

    Details about Lehrer’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

    Where does Brian Lehrer live?

    Because of security reasons, Lehrer has not revealed the actual location of his house. We will upload this section as soon as we get the address and images of his house.

    Is Brian Lehrer dead or alive?

    Lehrer is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of his being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Where is Brian Lehrer Now?

    Lehrer is still pursuing his career as a radio talk show.

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