Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
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Trump Makes News By Saying He Won’t Attack Our Allies
As world leaders in Davos meet to discuss the future of international relations, many were relieved to hear that President Trump's recent rhetoric abo...
Ahead of Davos, What European Leaders Think of Trump's Greenland Threats
As world leaders prepare to meet in Davos for an economic conference, many are mulling how to respond to President Trump's suggestion that the US clai...
What Trump's Foreign Policy Means For GOP's Midterm Politics
Amid military actions against Venezuela, and a new European trade war over Greenland, Trump's global ambitions could change the political calculus for...
The State of the Justice Department's Independence
Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, co-host of Slate's "Political Gabfest" podcast, Truman Capote fellow for creative writing...
A Reporter's ICE Recruitment Story
Questions about ICE recruitment, vetting and training are being raised, especially after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
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SCOTUS Hears Arguments on State Bans on Transgender Girls in Sports
Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, co-host of the Supreme Court podcast Strict Scrutiny, and a contributing opin...
Behind the Scenes of the NYTimes Trump Interview
President Trump sat down for a two-hour interview with a panel of New York Times reporters last week which included a question on the checks on his po...
Tensions Simmer Between Minnesota and the Trump Administration
Minneapolis is coping with the shooting of a local woman by an ICE agent, and allegations that federal daycare funds have been misused.
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Separating Facts From Deep Fakes And Other AI Misinformation
How do you know when something you're reading or watching online is real or fake?
On Today's Show:
Craig Silverman, co-founder of the Ind...
What Maduro’s Removal Means for Venezuelans Here
Trump's military action in Venezuela, including the arrest of President Maduro, could have implications for both Venezuelan and American politics.
Sen. Kim On Venezuela Mission: “This Is All A Ruse”
On the 5th anniversary of the Capitol riot, a local Senator reflects on Trump's presidency and his recent incursion in Venezuela.
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Is Trump's Interest In Venezuela Really About Oil?
President Trump has said the US will "run" Venezuela, after a military operation led to the arrest and detention in NYC of President Nicolás Maduro.
Energy Policy Is Becoming Less About Utility Bills and More About The Culture War
Robinson Meyer, founding executive editor of Heatmap, talks about how in the ten years since the Paris Agreement, as he says the "climate story is the...
Student Detained for Foreign Policy Views Speaks
Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi is currently awaiting a court ruling on the Trump administration's attempt to deport him.
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Political Headlines Ahead Of The Holidays
Politics doesn't stop for the holidays. Hear about the latest headlines from D.C. ahead of the pre-Christmas weekend.
On Today's Show:
Jo...
Pelosi: Why 2025 is like 2005, and That’s Good for Democrats
Recently, Nancy Pelosi sat down for an interview with her biographer, veteran journalist Susan Page, ahead of the upcoming 2026 congressional term.
Is There An Anti-Semitism Generation Gap?
With the reported rise in anti-Semitic speech and the recent shooting at a Hanukah celebration in Australia, our guest explores the contours of prejud...
Agonizing Choices on ACA Deadline Day
A deadline approaches to deal with healthcare costs and Obamacare subsidies.
On Today's Show:
Julie Rovner, chief Washington corresponden...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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...