10-Question Quiz: Identifying Famous People by Their Parents

Quiz Introduction and Prizes

• 💡 The quiz is part of a membership drive, with a 10-question format daily.
• 🎯 Correctly answering two questions in a row earns a prize: a Brian Lehrer Show baseball cap or a WNYC tote bag.

Round 1: Political Dynasties

• 🏛️ Mario and Andrew Cuomo were identified as a father and son who both ran for NYC mayor and served as New York State governor.
• 🌉 Andrew Cuomo was also noted as the brother-in-law of a Trump administration official, whose father has a bridge named after him: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of RFK.

Round 2: Political and Media Connections

• 🎓 Jeb Bush, son and brother of US presidents, was correctly identified as a Florida governor and presidential candidate.
• 🇺🇸 Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, was recognized for leading the January 6th investigation.
• 🏢 Fred Trump, father of the current president, was named as a New York real estate mogul.

Round 3: Sports, Law Enforcement, and Media Figures

• ⛳ Andrew Giuliani, son of Rudy Giuliani, was identified as the professional golfer whose father served as mayor of New York City.
• 👮 Jessica Tish, daughter of James Tisch (head of Loews Corporation), was named as the current New York City police commissioner.
• 🎤 Anderson Cooper, son of Gloria Vanderbilt, was correctly identified as a CNN anchor and descendant of a famous actress and author.
• 🇺🇸 Rob Menendez, son of former US Senator Bob Menendez, was identified as a New Jersey congressman whose father was convicted on federal corruption charges.