Jim Lehrer

Author, PBS NewsHour Anchor

air date: Dec 1, 2011

Jim Lehrer was a journalist and prolific author whose measured, congenial presence on public TV was a welcome respite from the incivility of the world for more than four decades. His memoir, “Tension City,” was released in 2011. Lehrer passed away in 2020.

• Presidential debates and his memoir
• Memorable debate moments
• Media today and online journalism
• Importance of public media
• Audience Q&A

Podcasts

Overheard interviews are also available as podcasts on the iTunes Store.