Brian interviews public radio and TV host Tavis Smiley. They discuss Smiley’s latest book, "FAIL UP: 20 Lessons on Building Success from Failure" and Smiley’s career as a broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate and philanthropist.
Tavis Smiley Author
Brian Lehrer, the popular Peabody Award-winning host of WNYC Radio's Brian Lehrer Show, hosts an hour-long weekly television show on a wide variety of topics, including the digital age and how it’s transforming our world; new social and political trends; entrepreneurs of change; New York City politics; grassroots environmental efforts; one-of-a-kind, timely stories in the news; and innovative inventions and apps.
"I listen to Brian Lehrer... Wow, I love that guy. I love the show." - Jon Stewart (in a speech at a New Yorker Magazine forum)
"Usually a pretty fair and smart guy" - Bill O'Reilly (on his show)
"You are it. You are the man." - Thomas Friedman (on The Brian Lehrer Show)
