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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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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 Watergate special prosecutor, co-host of the podcasts "#Sistersinlaw" and "Just the Facts" and th... more

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 columnist, contributor to The iPaper and the author of many nonfiction books and his latest, a n... more

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 Show:

F. Gregory Gause, professor emeritus at Texas A&M University offers analysis of the o... more

Following a recent cybersecurity breech by OpenAI, in which two of their in-progress models autonomously hacked into the AI company Hugging Face, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing for an "AI Kill Switch" bill in Congress.

On Today's... more

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Jill Wine-Banks
Legal analyst, former Watergate special prosecutor, co-host of Sisters in Law and Just the Facts, author
Former Watergate Special Prosecutor; legal analyst
Episode: Watergate anniversary meets Watergate denialism
F. Gregory Gause III
Professor Emeritus at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University; Associate Fellow at the Middle East Institute
Texas A&M University; Middle East Institute
Episode: On-again/off-again Gaza deal joins on-again/off-again Iran war
Brendan Bordelon
AI and tech influence reporter for Politico
Politico
Episode: What happens when AI tech evolves faster than AI policy
Jessica Taylor
Senate and Governor's Editor for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter
Cook Political Report
Episode: Which way will the Senate battlegrounds go?
Jonathan Lemire
Co-host of Morning Joe on MSNBC; writer for The Atlantic
MSNBC, The Atlantic
Episode: How global conflicts are shaping this year's midterms
Fred Kaplan
Slate's War Stories columnist; author of The Bomb, Presidents, Generals and the Secret History of Nuclear War
Slate, The Eye Paper (columnist)
Episode: How Iran and Israel are part of the Trump-Saudi nuclear deal
Mike Hayes
New Jersey reporter for WNYC and Gothamist
WNYC / Gothamist
Episode: The national implications of NJ’s Non-Citizen Voters
Liza Weisberg
Supervising Attorney at the ACLU of New Jersey
ACLU of New Jersey
Episode: The national implications of NJ’s Non-Citizen Voters
Dr. Jeremy Faust
Emergency medicine physician, public health researcher, author of Inside Medicine
Substack Inside Medicine
Episode: Hegseth’s Testosterone Test, Trump’s CDC Pick

Host

Brian Lehrer
Host of The Brian Lehrer Show / Daily Politics Podcast

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 823 ratings
  • Brian Lehrer

    …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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    janetfo
    United Statesa year ago
  • I Mean … Right?

    •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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    (Gibberer)
    Australiaa year ago
  • 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)

    Apple Podcasts
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    Australia2 years ago
  • 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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    NYTimes commenter
    United States2 years ago
  • 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 …”

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    (Gibberer)
    Australia2 years ago

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Some listeners perceive strong partisan framing from guests or host on certain topics.
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Iran, Israel and others, 81 years after Hiroshima
Q: How was the decision made to actually use an atomic bomb at the end of World War II? Who considered what kinds of moral and military trade-offs?
The guest explains that the action was less a single decision to 'use' the bomb and more the culmination of a program to build it, with multiple factors and trade-offs considered as the war progressed, including the aim of ending the war and the realities of military planning at the time.
Watergate anniversary meets Watergate denialism
Q: Why is the Deep State discussed in the context of Watergate and today's politics?
The host and guest explore how the term is used to frame contemporary political events, noting that what once was a bipartisan concern for accountability now competes with narratives that question facts and sources.
Watergate anniversary meets Watergate denialism
Q: What was the actual Watergate break-in that began the saga?
There were two break-ins: the first targeted the Democratic National Committee with a listening device, and the second succeeded in entering again, being caught, which then led to broader investigations and the cover-up.
On-again/off-again Gaza deal joins on-again/off-again Iran war
Q: Professor Gause, what do you make of the latest threat and withdrawal of the threat?
He notes that such threats have recurred repeatedly without lasting effect, suggesting the pattern of brinkmanship is calibrated more for domestic and political signaling than for achieving durable strategic gains.
The national implications of NJ’s Non-Citizen Voters
Q: What evidence exists about the risk of disclosing unredacted personal data, and what has been the state's response to the broader calls for more data sharing?
Experts cited risks of false positives in data matching and the potential for wrongfully accusing eligible voters, and the state has argued for privacy protections while pursuing independent investigations and potential legislative fixes to the registration process.

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Thoughtful, topic-forward discussions across politics, policy, and current events are central, with frequent forays into how power, governance, and public life intersect with technology, law, and society. Episodes often feature high-profile policy makers, legal scholars, journalists, and researchers who provide actionable context on voting rights, national security, impeachment-era dynamics, and the American policy landscape, along with accessible explanations of complex topics like AI governance, psychedelic research, and TPS. A notable strength is the host's insistence on rigorous analysis and civil discourse, plus a willingness to entertain diverse viewpoints from experts and practitioners. This mix makes it valuable for listeners who wa... more

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