Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.
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Wikipedia’s Founder on Trust and Not Being “Woke-ipedia”
On Today's Show:
Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation and the author of The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for...
Four Stops On Trump’s SCOTUS Winning Streak
The conservative Supreme Court majority seems poised to allow President Trump to fire the top official on the Federal Trade Commission, expanding pres...
Netflix vs. Paramount 101
Paramount and Netflix are vying to buy up parts of Warner Bros. Discovery.
On Today's Show:
Rohan Goswami, business reporter at Semafor an...
Guess What % of ICE Detainees Turn Out To Be Criminals?
According to DHS, almost three-quarters of people detained by ICE since October do not have any criminal convictions.
On Today's Show:
Dav...
Changes Coming To Infant Vaccines & SNAP
Some recent health headlines surround the federal government's changes to SNAP benefit programs, vaccine guidance for infants and others, and Obamacar...
Why A Prominent Voice For School Choice Changed Her Mind
An education advocate, who formerly supported school vouchers and charter schools, is now speaking in support of public education.
On Today's Sh...
Did Hegseth Give an Illegal “Kill Everybody” Order?
Senator Mark Kelly appeared in a video alongside other veterans now serving in Congress, telling service members, “Our laws are clear: you can refuse...
New Trump Policy: Don’t Say “World AIDS Day”
On World AIDS Day, a look at the impact of foreign aid cuts on HIV prevention programs, particularly in South Africa.
On Today's Show:
Pra...
Claims of 'Christian Genocide' in Nigeria, Explained
President Trump and his allies are framing the kidnappings and other attacks in Nigeria as Islamic attacks on Christians, and even threatening militar...
The Scorpion, The Frog, and RFK Jr.
On points where he disagrees with the scientific concensus, what makes RFK. Jr so sure he's right?
On Today's Show:
Michael Scherer, staff...
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Talks Trump-Mamdani & Obamacare Cliff
After a busy weekend for national political headlines, a local congressional leader weighs in.
On Today's Show:
House Minority Leader Hake...
Previewing The Trump/Mamdani Meeting
President Trump and NYC's Mayor-elect Mamdani are meeting in DC today after many traded barbs and concerns over how the two very different administrat...
Sen. Andy Kim on People’s Crazy Health Insurance Spikes
For our monthly 'Call Your Senator' series, NJ listeners asked about their healthcare prices, and other national issues.
On Today's Show:
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How "Epstein Email" Politics Shifted Over The Weekend
President Trump has reportedly reversed course on the Epstein investigation over the weekend, now urging his party to baack a vote to release a large...
What’s a Capitalist, Socialist or Marxist Anyway?
With so much political baggage attached to labels like communism, socialism and Marxism, we look at the terminology, and how much the distinctions mat...
Epstein Leaks Meet Shutdown End Game Drama
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives returned to work after a 54-day hiatus, and have been releasing documents throughout the day related to Jef...
Veterans Group Leader: Hegseth Misses Military Reason For Diversity
On Veterans Day, we explore recent changes to the US military under Pete Hegseth.
On Today's Show:
Paul Rieckhoff, independent national se...
Rep. Suozzi: No To The Shutdown Compromise (and Zohran Mamdani)
A Long Island congressman explains his centrist, bi-partisan approach to the current political moment.
On Today's Show:
U.S. Representativ...
A SNAP Update And More From Day 38 Of The Shutdown
As Rep. Nancy Pelosi announces her decision to retire from Congress in 2027, the longest ever shutdown of the federal government continues.
On T...
Will SCOTUS Avoid The Big Question In The Trump Tariffs Case?
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week on the legality of President Trump's tariffs.
On Today's Show:
Aziz Huq, professor of la...
How Trump Lost Without Being On The Ballot
Democrats won big in several electoral contests across the nation yesterday, including in NYC, New Jersey, Virginia and California.
On Today's...
The National Stakes Of The Virginia Governor's Race
In the Virginia governor's race, Democratic nominee and former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger has maintained a lead in polls since very early in the...
The American Revolution According To Ken Burns
One of the nation's most prolific historical documentarians takes on the American Revolution, ahead of next summer, when the US will celebrate its 250...
The Shutdown Shuts Off Food For Millions
Due to the government shutdown, millions of Americans are likely to miss their Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP) paychecks starting thi...
How MSNBC’s Joyce Vance Stays Optimistic About Democracy
The federal shutdown continues, as President Trump continues to push the limits of executive power.
On Today's Show:
Joyce Vance, a legal...
Melania in the Middle: How Putin Used The First Lady To Influence The President
On Today's Show:
Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent of Puck and the author of Motherland: A History of Modern Russia, fr...
Trump and ICE Raids Light Up NYC Mayoral Debate
The nation's largest city is in the midst of both a mayoral election, and various standoffs with the Trump administration.
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What it Means That Pres. Trump is Using AI Propaganda to Troll His Opponents
In response to the "No Kings" protests this weekend, President Trump shared an AI-generated video involving brown liquid that surely signifies excreme...
The George Santos Sentence Commutation Has Victims
Recently, President Trump commuted the sentence of former Long Island congressman George Santos.
On Today's Show:
Grace Ashford, New York...
Listeners Reflect On Their 'No Kings' Day Activities
House Speaker Mike Johnson called this weekend's "No Kings" protests "hate America" rallies.
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Listeners call in to share...
SCOTUS Considers Race and Voting Rights, LGBTQ 'Conversion' Law
The Supreme Court has, over the past few years, opted to grant the federal government and the executive branch more and more leeway.
On Today's...
Trump vs. Commuters in New Declaration
President Trump has been using different executive agency programs to target certain cities.
On Today's Show:
U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D NJ...
David Remnick on Free Speech, Comedy and Covering 'Mirthless' Autocrats
The federal government shutdown is now in its 15th day.
On Today's Show:
David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker and the host of The New Y...
Is the Gov’t Cancelling Health Information?
On Saturday, the Trump administration rescinded the layoffs of hundreds of scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who were mista...
Julian Brave NoiseCat’s 'Coyote Story' For Indigenous Peoples' Day
On today's show: Julian Brave NoiseCat, writer, filmmaker, student of Salish art and history and the author of We Survived the Night (Knopf, 2025), ta...
Surprise Winner of The Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado has been named as the 2025 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
On Today's Show:
Gideon Ros...
Jonathan Lemire on Mideast Peace Process, Shutdown Stalemate
The federal government shutdown continues, as Trump's efforts in the Middle East draw praise.
On Today's Show:
Jonathan Lemire, co-host of...
Sen. Cory Booker as Shutdown Enters Week Two
As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, a Democrat in the Senate shares his insights.
On Today's Show:
U.S. Senator Cor...
Trump vs. Trump-Appointed Judge on Domestic Troop Deployments
President Trump is making moves to deploy national guard troops to cities like Chicago and Portland, OR.
On Today's Show:
Kyle Cheney, se...
How Trump Is Using The Shutdown To Punish Blue States
As the federal government shutdown continues, how is the White House using it for political leverage?
On Today's Show:
Russell Berman, a s...