Title: 10-Question Quiz: Famous Parents [MUSIC]
Brian Lehrer: Brian Lehrer on WNYC. As many of you know, we've been breaking things up a little bit during this membership drive with a 10-question quiz every day. Get two in a row right, and you can choose between a Brian Lehrer Show baseball cap or our new WNYC tote bag that says You Can't Defund the Truth. Today's topic is a little bit of what we're calling nepo baby fun. It's famous people and their famous parents. We have people who have called in ready to play when they finish up. You can call in folks at 212-433-WNYC and Paulina in Brooklyn, ready to play?
Paulina: Yes, I'm ready.
Brian Lehrer: This first one is just to see if you're awake. Name the father and son who both ran for mayor of New York City and both served as governor of New York State.
Paulina: That would be Mario Cuomo and his son Andrew Cuomo, or is it Mario?
Brian Lehrer: It's Mario and don't you forget it. Now question two. For the hat or the tote, Andrew Cuomo was this Trump administration official's brother-in-law, and like Cuomo, his father has a bridge in New York state named after him. Name father and son.
Paulina: A bridge.
Brian Lehrer: There aren't a lot of people who have bridges named after them in the city.
Paulina: Oh, Kennedy. It is RFK and RFK Jr.
Brian Lehrer: That's right.
Paulina: Driving over it right now
Brian Lehrer: People forget that Cuomo was his brother-in-law because of his past marriage to a Kennedy. Paulina, would you like the You Can't Defund the Truth tote or the Brian Lehrer Show baseball cap?
Paulina: I will take the tote, please.
Brian Lehrer: Hang on. We will take your address off the air. Thomas in Summitt, ready to play?
Thomas: Yes, I am.
Brian Lehrer: Question 3 in this 10-question quiz, Andrew Cuomo is not the only candidate with famous parents in the race. Name either the mother or the father of Zohran Mamdani.
Thomas: Professor Mandani. Was that a[crosstalk]?
Brian Lehrer: It was an either or. I'm going to take Professor Mandani is right. Mahmood Mamdani, who's a Columbia University professor and his mother is the acclaimed movie director Mira Nair. That's one right. Question 4 in this 10-question quiz for a hat or a tote, which Florida governor and one-time presidential candidate is the son and brother of two US presidents?
Thomas: That would be Jeb Bush.
Brian Lehrer: That would be Jeb Bush. You also win a Brian Lehrer Show baseball cap or a You Can't Defund the Truth tote. Which do you want?
Thomas: I would wear the cap proudly, Brian.
Brian Lehrer: Thomas, hang on. That cap is heading to Jersey. We'll take your address. Joan in Manhattan, ready to play? Hi, Joan.
Joan: Yes, I am. I'm ready to play.
Brian Lehrer: Question 5. This former Wyoming representative, who led the January 6th investigation, is the daughter of which former Vice President?
Joan: Dick Cheney. Liz Cheney.
Brian Lehrer: Yes. Dick Cheney is right. That's the father. Question 6. Can you name the New York real estate mogul who fathered the current president, famous in his time? You have to know his first name.
Joan: Trump, what was his first name? Fred.
Brian Lehrer: Fred is right. How about that? Three winners in a row. Would you like the Brian Lehrer Show baseball cap or the tote that says You Can't Defund the Truth?
Joan: I would like the tote, please.
Brian Lehrer: Joan, hang on. We're going to take your address off the air. Theresa in Jeffersonville, New York, you're on WNYC. Hi, Theresa.
Theresa: Hello. Hi.
Brian Lehrer: Question 7 in this 10-question quiz. Which professional golfer's father served as mayor of New York City?
Theresa: Professional golfer's father.
Brian Lehrer: I'll give you a clue if you need it.
Theresa: Thank you. Yes, please.
Brian Lehrer: Worked in the Trump administration along with his father and lost the Republican-- The father lost the Republican nomination for governor of New York State in the-- I'm sorry, the son. I'm being all confusing here. I should just give you the hat or the tote. [crosstalk] The professional golfer's father was mayor of New York City. The professional golfer son did try to run for the Republican nomination for governor of New York in 2022 and did not make it. The father ran in Republican primaries for president and did not make it.
Theresa: Oh, dear.
Brian Lehrer: I need the name of the son. The son.
Theresa: I'm lost, Brian. I'm lost to that question.
Brian Lehrer: It's Andrew Giuliani.
Theresa: Giuliani, oh.
Brian Lehrer: Andrew Giuliani, son of Rudy. Theresa, thanks for trying. Dan in Westwood in Jersey, you're on WNYC. Hi, Dan, ready to play?
Dan: Hi, Brian. You're a treasure.
Brian Lehrer: The current New York City Police Commissioner, the daughter of the head of the Lowe's Corporation, and they have a very famous family name. You just need the famous family name.
Dan: Oh, my gosh. Can I get a hint?
Brian Lehrer: We were just talking about her a few minutes ago on the show. Half hour ago.
Dan: Oh, James.
Brian Lehrer: What? That happens to be the father's first name. Did you say James because you already knew the last name anyway?
Dan: Yes.
Brian Lehrer: Which is?
Dan: It's the famous [crosstalk].
Brian Lehrer: Oh, you were thinking it's Letitia James. Is that what you were thinking?
Dan: Yes.
Brian Lehrer: Sorry, the question was about New York City Police Commissioner, and that's Jessica Tisch. Her father happened to be named James, and that was that question. They owned all kinds of things. Hotels, insurance, energy. Mary in Queens, ready to play?
Mary: Yes, Brian.
Brian Lehrer: Question 9 in this 10-question quiz, a famous CNN anchor is a direct descendant of a very famous actress, author, designer, and heiress's mom. Can you name both parent and child in this case?
Mary: I think Anderson Cooper, who is the daughter of Gloria Vanderbilt, if that's right.
Brian Lehrer: Absolutely right. Finally, question 10 in the 10-question quiz for the hat or the tote, this New Jersey congressman named Rob is the son of a former US Senator named Bob. Who might that be?
Mary: Could I hear that again? This New Jersey senator?
Brian Lehrer: Yes. You just need to give me the last name, obviously, in this case, because I'm giving you the first names. This current New Jersey congressman named Rob is the son of a former US Senator named Bob. You need a hint?
Mary: Yes, please.
Brian Lehrer: The father was convicted on federal corruption charges last year and left his seat.
Mary: Could it be Menendez?
Brian Lehrer: It is Menendez. The hint gave it to you.
Mary: That helped.
Brian Lehrer: Would you like the Brian Lehrer Show baseball cap or the You Can't Defund the Truth tote?
Mary: Oh, the tote would be great, Brian. Thank you.
Brian Lehrer: Mary, hang on. We're going to take your address off the air and send it to you. Listeners, we gave away a fair number of hats and totes this drive, so I hope you had fun with our 10-question quiz each day of the membership drive. We have another segment to go on the show yet. We are not done yet. Stay with us.
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