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Brian Lehrer

Brian Lehrer

Keynote Speaker: Brian Lehrer, host of WNYC, New York Public Radio's highly-acclaimed daily talk and call-in show, "The Brian Lehrer Show," has been an anchor and host of broadcast news and information programs for over 20 years.

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Brian Lehrer Biography

Brian Lehrer, host of WNYC, New York Public Radio's highly-acclaimed daily talk and call-in show, "The Brian Lehrer Show," has been an anchor and host of broadcast news and information programs for over 20 years. Time Magazine has proclaimed Lehrer's show "New York City's most thoughtful and informative talk show," while The Daily News called it "The sane alternative in talk radio."

The show addresses the critical news and cultural issues of the day, with stimulating conversations with politicians, journalists and authors, agenda-setters, newsmakers, and the show's listeners.  Guests have ranged from Senators Clinton and Schumer and Mayors Bloomberg, Giuliani and Dinkins to international figures such as Reverend Desmond Tutu and Jean-Bertrand Aristide, to novelists such as Isabel Allende and Amy Tan, to homeless New Yorkers and junior high school students. The show airs weekdays from 10am-noon on WNYC, New York Public Radio, FM 93.9 and AM 820.

Lehrer has been hosting the show, originally entitled "On The Line," since its inception in 1989. Prior, Lehrer was an anchor and reporter for the NBC Radio Networks, from 1982-1989.

In a Pace University Poll asking New Yorkers to rate “media celebrities” in 2004, Lehrer had the highest approval:disapproval ratio – better than 3:1 - of the eight celebrities rated. The others rated in the poll were Michael Moore, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Al Franken, Howard  Stern, Don Imus, and Bill O’Reilly.

His op-ed pieces have appeared in The New York Times, Newsday, The Daily News, The Star-Ledger, The New York Sun, and on Slate.com.  His WNYC commentaries are also distributed globally on the npr.org website.

Lehrer was a questioner in WABC-TV's New York City Mayoral Debates in 1997 and 2001, and is co-moderator for 2005's first broadcast mayoral forum in April on NY1.  He has appeared on television as a commentator on CNN, Fox Newschannel, WNET Channel 13, and hosted live news-based call-in shows on WNYC-TV and WNET-TV from 1990-1998.

Lehrer's many awards as a host, author and documentarian include honors from the Associated Press New York Broadcasters, Public Radio News Directors Association, The New York Press Club, The New York Public Library, and others.

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.

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Brian Lehrer Videos

Brian Lehrer Show interviews Professor Laird W. Bergad - YouTube
Interviewing Skills for Vets on Veterans Day- The Brian Lehrer Show ...

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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brian Lehrer for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brian Lehrer, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brian Lehrer or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Brian Lehrer for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Brian Lehrer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian Lehrer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Brian Lehrer speak about?

Brian Lehrer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Television & Film, Authors, Inspirational and Celebrity.

Where does Brian Lehrer travel from?

Brian Lehrer generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Brian Lehrer?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brian Lehrer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian Lehrer for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brian Lehrer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Brian Lehrer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers, Television & Film and Authors. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Brian Lehrer generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ken Burns, Stanley Tucci and Tom Shadyac. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brian Lehrer for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/01/2024.

Brian Lehrer Videos

Brian Lehrer Show interviews Professor Laird W. Bergad - YouTube
Interviewing Skills for Vets on Veterans Day- The Brian Lehrer Show ...

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  • How do I book Brian Lehrer to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brian Lehrer for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brian Lehrer, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brian Lehrer or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Brian Lehrer for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Brian Lehrer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian Lehrer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Brian Lehrer speak about?

    Brian Lehrer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Television & Film, Authors, Inspirational and Celebrity.
  • Where does Brian Lehrer travel from?

    Brian Lehrer generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Brian Lehrer?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brian Lehrer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian Lehrer for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brian Lehrer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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