Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Tariffs

Government Shutdown

Gaza

Department Of Homeland Security

Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

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Latest Episodes

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, followed by Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morning Joe on MSNOW; writer for MSNOW and staf... more

Yesterday • 25 min

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, professor of practice at NYU School of Law, co-host of the podcast Main Justice and author ... more

20 May 2026 • 19 min

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 what its loss says about today's media landscape.

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19 May 2026 • 18 min

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 Today's Show:

David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and an author of the Atlantic daily ne... more

18 May 2026 • 14 min

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Recent Guests

Nate Swanson

Director of the Iran Strategy Project at the Atlantic Council; former Iran negotiator

Atlantic Council

Episode: Getting to yes vs. getting to no nukes in Iran

Kai Ryssdal

Host of Marketplace

Marketplace (Public Radio)

Episode: Why stocks shrug off inflation and the war

Mara Liasson

NPR Senior National Politics Correspondent

NPR

Episode: Why Democrats could get more midterm votes but lose the House anyway

Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw

Columbia and UCLA Law Professor; co-founder and executive director of the African American Policy Forum; host of Intersectionality Matters!

Columbia University; UCLA School of Law; African American Policy Forum

Episode: She named 'critical race theory' and 'intersectionality' and would like to explain

Janai Nelson

President and Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund (LDF, formerly NAACP Legal Defense Fund)

Legal Defense Fund (LDF)

Episode: Now what? Janai Nelson after arguing the SCOTUS voting rights case

Melissa Murray

NYU Law professor, legal analyst for MSnow, co-host of Strict Scrutiny

New York University School of Law

Episode: Abortion pill rights, voting rights and the constitution according to Melissa Murray

Nick Corasaniti

New York Times journalist covering voting, democracy, and election-related issues

The New York Times

Episode: Did SCOTUS revive Jim Crow districting?

Ciarán Donnelly

Senior Vice President for International Programs at International Rescue Committee

International Rescue Committee

Episode: What TPS recipients might experience if they're sent back to Haiti

Daniel Berlin

Policy Director of Protection Pathways at International Rescue Committee

International Rescue Committee

Episode: What TPS recipients might experience if they're sent back to Haiti

Host

Brian Lehrer

Host of a daily politics discussion show with a focus on current events, public interest issues, and civic engagement.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 818 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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•EPISODE 960 (Elie Mystal): Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “… Right?” ~ •Episode 976 (Andrea Bernstein): Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “I mean …”

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•EPISODE: Pre-2024 Voting Rights News: Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “We’re so excited to …”
~ •EPISODE: Biden wants to spend $1.6 trillion: Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “That’s a great question.” (Both guests AND host)

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•EPISODE: “Is Writing An Op-Ed Now Grounds For Deportation?” Annoying Guest catchphrase: “So …” (also “I mean …”)
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I Mean … Right?
•EPISODE 960 (Elie Mystal): Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “… Right?” ~ •Episode 976 (Andrea Bernstein): Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “I mean …” ~ •EPISODE: Pre-2024 Voting Rights News: Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “We’re so excited to …”
~ •EPISODE No.31 Biden wants to spend $1.6 trillion: Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “That’s a great question.” (Both guests AND host)
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Disappointing
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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•EPISODE: Pre-2024 Voting Rights News: Annoying Guest Catchphrase: “We’re so excited to …”
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Abortion pill rights, voting rights and the constitution according to Melissa Murray

Q: What mechanisms exist for everyday voters to hold the Supreme Court accountable when it acts in ways that seem lawless to the public?

There has been talk of court reform, such as changing the size of the Court, term limits, or modifying jurisdiction, but these require action by Congress and remain topics of public debate as a response to perceived overreach or rapid change in precedent.

Abortion pill rights, voting rights and the constitution according to Melissa Murray

Q: Would you remind listeners of the basis of the Louisiana mifepristone case and what question the court will be answering in the next week?

The case centers on whether the in-person dispensing requirements for mifepristone can be reinstated nationwide, and the Court will decide the procedural path and potential arguments while the case continues before the Supreme Court.

Elon vs. Sam; Plus fighting “competitive authoritarianism”

Q: How does Orban's defeat spill over to the United States to protect against more authoritarianism here?

It demonstrates that democratic change is possible and can inspire pressure for reforms elsewhere, underscoring that hope and persistence matter in checking concentrated power.

Elon vs. Sam; Plus fighting “competitive authoritarianism”

Q: Tell us more about competitive authoritarianism and why it matters for democracy.

The concept helps explain how leaders consolidate power through means that are not strictly illegal but tilt institutions to favor incumbents, creating a durable form of autocratic influence even in the presence of elections.

Elon vs. Sam; Plus fighting “competitive authoritarianism”

Q: Is there a good guy in the lawsuit story as you see it?

The discussion rejects a simple good-vs-bad narrative and instead highlights the complexity of trust in leaders like Altman, suggesting we should scrutinize actions and motives rather than seeking a single savior.

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