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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
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- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
David Hogg on next-gen Dem politics
As we continue our series about internal divisions within different political groups, today, a look at the Democratic Party. On Today's Show:David Hogg…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
DSA platform vs. DSA politicians
In part one of a three-part series on the divisions within political movements, a look at the differences between the national DSA party platform and the…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Winners and Losers in the Big Midwestern Primaries
Some recent primary elections in the Midwest, particularly Wisconsin and Michigan, have changed the landscape for November's midterms. On Today's Show:Rachel…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Flock cameras: Public safety or surveillance state?
Over the past several years, a license-plate tracking company called Flock has partnered with over 40 percent of police departments nationwide, allowing local…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Loving and hating the word 'woke'
Over the past decade, the common meaning of the word 'woke' has fluctuated between "social consciousness" and "performative sensitivity." On Today's…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Loving and hating the word “moderate”
With the midterms approaching, and intra-party debates about how far to push their agendas, we explore what it means to be politically 'moderate.' On Today's…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Watergate anniversary meets Watergate denialism
It's been more than 50 years since President Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal. On Today's Show:Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst, former…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Iran, Israel and others, 81 years after Hiroshima
This week marks the 81st anniversary of the US dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. On Today's Show:Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
On-again/off-again Gaza deal joins on-again/off-again Iran war
The Trump administration's efforts toward peace in Iran and in Gaza both seem to be in a cycle of successes to celebrate, and setbacks to explain. On Today's…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
What happens when AI tech evolves faster than AI policy
Following a recent cybersecurity breech by OpenAI, in which two of their in-progress models autonomously hacked into the AI company Hugging Face, lawmakers…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Which way will the Senate battlegrounds go?
What does the most up-to-date polling say about the electoral prospects in states with open Senate races this midterm season? On Today's Show:Jessica Taylor…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
How global conflicts are shaping this year's midterms
With geopolitical strife in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz and in Ukraine, how could President Trump's global posture impact the upcoming midterm…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
How Iran and Israel are part of the Trump-Saudi nuclear deal
The United States and Saudi Arabia reached a landmark 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, but within a day, President Donald Trump threw it into…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
The national implications of NJ’s Non-Citizen Voters
An error in New Jersey led to registering about 6,600 non-citizens to vote, though only about 400 did. On Today's Show:Liza Weisberg, supervising attorney at…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Hegseth’s Testosterone Test, Trump’s CDC Pick
Do higher levels of testosterone make for more effective soldiers? Pete Hegseth thinks so. On Today's Show:Jeremy Faust, emergency medicine physician, public…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Sen. Andy Kim proposes MediKids to go with Medicare
A local senator shares his legislative priorities and his take on the U.S.'s role in geopolitics under President Trump. On Today's Show: U.S. Senator (D NJ)…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
What Trump’s 'dud' election speech may be setting us up for
Remarks about the 2020 election last week from President Trump have raised eyebrows for a number of reasons. On Today's Show:Ari Berman, national voting rights…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
When ICE tactics lead to shootings
After two separate incidents of fatal shootings by ICE officers, how have the agency's procedures come into play? On Today's Show:Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
DSA congressional nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier on her bio and goals
We continue our conversations with local congressional candidates who are running in the upcoming midterm elections. On Today's Show:Darializa Avila Chevalier…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Rep. Tom Suozzi declares he’s a 'democratic capitalist.' What’s that?
We continue our conversations with lawmakers and candidates ahead of this year's midterm elections. On Today's Show: U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi (D NY3)…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Look who’s got sympathy for Graham Platner?
What's the state of the midterm elections after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, and the withdrawal of Graham Platner from his Senate race? On Today's…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
How Trump wants to get around SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling
After the Supreme Court held against President Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship, he has pushed the House of Representatives to find a…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Are the U.S. and Europe better off breaking up?
As the NATO summit is underway, geopolitical questions center on Iran and Ukraine, as well as other conflict zones. On Today's Show:Drew Hinshaw, senior…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Why Dem politicians stopped forgiving Platner
As the midterm elections loom, a look at some key battlegrounds and headlines that could have an impact on the results in November. On Today's Show:Astead…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Why the DSA doesn’t run on a Green New Deal anymore
With Democratic Socialist candidates finding successes in elections around the country, why has the far-left party's agenda stopped emphasizing a former…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Your July 4th emotional life
Now that the 250th birthday party is over, what are your feelings about country? On Today's Show:USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page, author of The…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
How Trump made over $1 billion from cryptocurrency
A look at President Trump's recent financial disclosure paperwork reveals a number of lucrative streams of income. On Today's Show:David Uberti, a reporter…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
National politics, 1776 edition
Ahead of this weekend's semiquincentennial July 4th celebrations, some historians bring their insights on the Revolutionary era in New York. On Today's…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Supreme Court Term Ends; Birthright Citizenship Upheld
Today marked the final day in session for the Supreme Court, which ruled on a number of key, and in some cases, divisive issues. On Today's Show:Emily Bazelon…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
How Midterms season is playing out in Congress
With Congress back in session, how are lawmakers and their political parties squaring up their agendas ahead of the November elections? On Today's…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
A 'schism' in the Democratic Party?
On today's show: Lisa Kashinsky, national political reporter at POLITICO, talks about the Democratic Party's infighting and its broader implications for the…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
U.S. monopolies vs. workers, consumers
One of the key economic levers the government can manipulate are in pursuit of anti-trust policy. On Today's Show:Alvaro Bedoya, senior advisor at the American…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Sen. and Rev. Raphael Warnock on Isaiah in our times
Politics often involves matters of conscience, especially on consequential issues like gun violence, voter suppression and climate change. On Today's Show…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Iran deal draft, annotated with David Sanger
An agreement has been reached between the United States and Iran to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. On Today's Show:David Sanger, White…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
What to know about July student loan changes
On July 1, there will be changes to the student loan repayment system that change the situation for new and old borrowers alike. On Today's Show:Cory Turner…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Trump redesigns America’s birthday party
As the country gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the plans that President Trump has in mind are raising eyebrows…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
What the World Cup means at a time of global conflict
As top athletes from around the world gather for the World Cup, many are representing nations embroiled in military conflict. On Today's Show:Franklin Foer…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Where science, politics and improv theater collide
As trust in science and institutions has eroded, the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is teaching scientists how to better communicate their work to…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Bill Bradley talks NBA finals and politics
With basketball fresh on everyone's mind, someone with his feet in both the sports world, and the political world, discusses. On Today's Show:Bill Bradley…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Ben Rhodes on America’s defining speeches
Speeches have an important history in the United States, not only for their historical impact, but for their role in shaping a national identity. On Today's…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
What happened this week between Congress and the President
It's been a consequential week in D.C., as some issues, like war powers, have driven a wedge between President Trump and members of Congress, including some…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Martha Raddatz on heroes she has known and the Iran War stalemate
As the Trump administration continues to use the US military for geopolitical leverage, a look at the work of boots-on-the-ground service members. Hosted by…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
David Remnick on the Democratic Party’s “identity crisis”
Ahead of the midterms, a look at some key races. On Today's Show:David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker and the host of The New Yorker Radio Hour, talks about…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes listener questions
The far-left politics of NYC's new(ish) mayor have drawn national attention, and raised questions about the future of Democratic politics. On Today's Show: New…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Trump wants many green card applicants to leave the country
The Trump administration announced that those seeking green cards would need to apply from their home countries, not within the U.S. as many had been able to…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
The case for getting involved in state politics
A recent Supreme Court decision weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. On Today's Show:Daniel Squadron, co-founder of The States Project, former New York…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Dem divides on display in our Goldman-Lander primary forum
On our radio show, we're kicking off a series of forums for candidates running for Congress in consequential, local races. On Today's Show:Dan Goldman, US…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Sen. Chris Murphy on solving our 'crisis of the common good'
On today's show: U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., talks about his new book, Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
The Trump Administration's Military Options 'On the Table' for Cuba
As the Trump administration ramps up its pressure campaign against Cuba, a look at what it means for the geopolitics of the region. On Today's Show:Nahal…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Barney Frank's argument for incrementalism
Remembering Barney Frank and his recent advice for Democrats. On Today's Show: Hear excerpts from our 2015 interview with the former Massachusetts Congressman…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Andrew Weissman on Trump’s $1.8 billion settlement with himself
A legal expert weighs in on the ways President Trump has used the legal system to evade accountability and enrich himself. On Today's Show:Andrew Weissmann…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Goodbye Late Show with Stephen Colbert (and CBS itself?)
CBS has canceled "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." On Today's Show: As the final episodes air Bill Carter, editor at large for LateNighter.com, discusses…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Trump asked Black voters “what do you have to lose?” Now they know.
President Trump and some of his administration officials have made recent 'gaffes' that could impact the GOP's prospects for the midterms in November. On…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Elon vs. Sam; Plus fighting “competitive authoritarianism”
A New Yorker journalist has been reporting on the AI dispute between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, as well as developments around the new PM of Hungary. On Today's…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Getting to yes vs. getting to no nukes in Iran
President Trump has claimed that the US will sign a nuclear deal with Iran, but there are major obstacles standing in the way. On Today's Show:Nate Swanson…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Why stocks shrug off inflation and the war
Between the impact of AI on the job market, and geopolitics on the energy market, the current economic situation is a lot to make sense of. On Today's Show:Kai…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Why Democrats could get more midterm votes but lose the House anyway
As the November midterms start ramping up, a look at some recent polling, and some redistricting battles that could impact the outcomes. On Today's Show:Mara…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
She named 'critical race theory' and 'intersectionality' and would like to explain
As academic terms like "critical race theory" have been reshaped by their use in political spheres, a conversation with someone who helped originate those…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Now what? Janai Nelson after arguing the SCOTUS voting rights case
Today, SCOTUS released a decision in a gerrymandering case in Virginia, blocking Democrats from an election map with 4 more likely blue districts. On Today's…
- Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Abortion pill rights, voting rights and the constitution according to Melissa Murray
Yesterday, the Supreme Court temporarily reinstated a Food and Drug Administration rule allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed via…