Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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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 Show:

Diane Ravitch, education historian, former research professor of education at New York University, bl... more

3 Dec 2025 • 22 min

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 illegal orders.” The Pentagon has since opened an investigation and even raised the possibility of r... more

3 Dec 2025 • 21 min

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:

Pratik Pawar, Future Perfect fellow at Vox, talks about a new HIV prevention drug the U.S. is making available wor... more

1 Dec 2025 • 22 min

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 military action

On Today's Show:

Emmanuel Akinwotu, international correspondent for NPR, talks about the s... more

26 Nov 2025 • 20 min

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Paul Rieckhoff

Founder and CEO of the Independent Veterans of America. Iraq War veteran and co-founder of American Veterans for Ukraine.

Independent Veterans of America

Episode: Veterans Group Leader: Hegseth Misses Military Reason For Diversity

Aziz Huq

Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School and author of The Rule of Law, A Very Short Introduction

University of Chicago Law School

Episode: Will SCOTUS Avoid The Big Question In The Trump Tariffs Case?

Karen Yi

Reporter covering Homelessness and Poverty for WNYC and Gothamist

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Episode: The Shutdown Shuts Off Food For Millions

Grace Yarrow

Food and Agriculture Policy Reporter for POLITICO

POLITICO

Episode: The Shutdown Shuts Off Food For Millions

Julia Ioffe

Founding partner and Washington correspondent at Puck News, author of the book 'Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia'.

Puck News

Episode: Melania in the Middle: How Putin Used The First Lady To Influence The President

Stuart A. Thompson

Reporter at The New York Times covering online influence

The New York Times

Episode: What it Means That Pres. Trump is Using AI Propaganda to Troll His Opponents

Grace Ashford

Reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times

The New York Times

Episode: The George Santos Sentence Commutation Has Victims

Andy Kim

Democratic Senator from New Jersey

U.S. Senate

Episode: Trump vs. Commuters in New Declaration

David Remnick

Editor of The New Yorker Magazine and host of The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker

Episode: David Remnick on Free Speech, Comedy and Covering 'Mirthless' Autocrats

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Brian Lehrer

Host of discussions around current events, focusing on news analysis, political commentary, and audience interaction.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 808 ratings

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…but is he a Zionist? Because the way he handled the students’ protests and how obnoxious he was when he interviewed those brave and upstanding pro-palestinian students makes me think he is.
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So disappointed in todays show about the targeted attack on World Central Kitchen. Seldom heard such nonsense as the Ha-Aretz journalist saying: oh no, IDF didn’t kill them on purpose - why would they, they will just have to feed the Palestinians themselves now. OBVIOUSLY keeping Palestinian civilians safe and fed has not been a concern of the Israeli government at all - in fact they have been starving them purposefully! And this complete hair brain statement was left standing without a respons... more
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The Scorpion, The Frog, and RFK Jr.

Q: Do you get into any financial incentives that RFK Jr. might have while he points at others?

Yes, we discussed his conflicts of interest and his financial incentives related to his activism.

The Scorpion, The Frog, and RFK Jr.

Q: What's his take on RFK's tenure so far in general?

There's been a breakdown in that relationship; they still communicate but not effectively.

The Scorpion, The Frog, and RFK Jr.

Q: Can we start on the news, this change in language about vaccines and autism?

Yes, it can have real-world consequences for public health.

Claims of 'Christian Genocide' in Nigeria, Explained

Q: President Trump has threatened military action in Nigeria. Is that being taken seriously at all by the Nigerian government?

Yes, the Nigerian government took it seriously, causing worry and panic, and sent a delegation to reassure US lawmakers that there is not a genocide against Christians specifically in Nigeria.

Claims of 'Christian Genocide' in Nigeria, Explained

Q: What can you tell us about the status of those kids? I see that some of them escaped.

About 50 of the 303 children kidnapped from the Catholic boarding school reportedly escaped during the abduction, but 250 are still missing.

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