Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Joe Biden

2024 Presidential Election

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Alejandro Mayorkas

NATO

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Dupont-Columbia Awards

U.S. Troops In Jordan

Israel

Operation Inherent Resolve

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Immigration

Section 230

Tiktok

Bipartisan Immigration Bill

Kalkashu Pass 2

Climate Change

Supreme Court

Black Voters

Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

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Latest Episodes

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

On Today's Show:

Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent of Puck and the author of Motherland: A History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy (Ecco, 2025), talks about her new book that delves into the feminist history o... more

Yesterday • 28 min

Trump and ICE Raids Light Up NYC Mayoral Debate

The nation's largest city is in the midst of both a mayoral election, and various standoffs with the Trump administration.

On Today's Show:

Errol Louis, political anchor of Spectrum NY1 News, host of Inside City Hall and The Big Deal with Errol Loui... more

23 Oct 2025 • 17 min

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

In response to the "No Kings" protests this weekend, President Trump shared an AI-generated video involving brown liquid that surely signifies excrement.

On Today's Show:

Stuart A. Thompson, reporter at The New York Times covering online influence,... more

22 Oct 2025 • 18 min

The George Santos Sentence Commutation Has Victims

Recently, President Trump commuted the sentence of former Long Island congressman George Santos.

On Today's Show:

Grace Ashford, New York Times reporter covering New York State politics and government, talks about why Trump wanted Santos's early rel... more

21 Oct 2025 • 17 min

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Recent Guests

Emily Bazelon

Writer about the Supreme Court and legal affairs, teaches at Yale Law School, and co-host of Political Gabfest.

The New York Times Magazine

Episode: SCOTUS Considers Race and Voting Rights, LGBTQ 'Conversion' Law

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

Apoorva Mandavilli

Science and global health reporter at The New York Times

The New York Times

Episode: Is the Gov’t Cancelling Health Information?

Julian Brave NoiseCat

Writer and filmmaker, author of 'We Survived the Night'

Episode: Julian Brave NoiseCat’s 'Coyote Story' For Indigenous Peoples' Day

Gideon Rose

Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and former editor of Foreign Affairs Magazine

Council on Foreign Relations

Episode: Surprise Winner of The Nobel Peace Prize

Russell Berman

Staff writer at The Atlantic who covers Congress and national politics

The Atlantic

Episode: How Trump Is Using The Shutdown To Punish Blue States

Jasmine Gripper

Co-head of the New York Working Families Party

New York Working Families Party

Episode: Shutdown Politics: Memes Over Negotiations

Christopher Eisgruber

President of Princeton University and author of Terms of Respect, How Colleges Get Free Speech Right

Princeton University

Episode: Princeton’s President on Navigating Free Speech on Campus

Vilas Dhar

President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and member of the UN Secretary General's Advisory Body on AI

Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

Episode: The U.N. Aims For Global A.I. Guardrails

Host

Brian Lehrer

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

Reviews

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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Thoughtful journalism and insightful discussion.

Engaging conversations with diverse expert opinions.

Often explores complex political issues in depth.

Provides a platform for varied viewpoints, but some find biases in selected topics.

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Apple Podcasts	#81	United States/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts	#117	Canada/News/Daily News
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Talking Points

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Trump vs. Commuters in New Declaration

Q: What recourse do you have to fight it if Trump is serious about stopping these projects?

Looking into legal actions and demanding clarity from the White House and Transportation Department is essential.

Trump vs. Commuters in New Declaration

Q: What do you mean by mob boss tactics?

Trump's actions are perceived as political retribution against Democratic projects, which is harmful to the American people.

SCOTUS Considers Race and Voting Rights, LGBTQ 'Conversion' Law

Q: What did you discuss with David French regarding the expansions of executive power by the Supreme Court?

Bazelon shares insights on how they both agree on protecting the rule of law despite differing opinions on social issues.

SCOTUS Considers Race and Voting Rights, LGBTQ 'Conversion' Law

Q: Can you talk about the Voting Rights Act case the Supreme Court heard this week? Why is this considered so huge?

Bazelon explains that the case is significant because it challenges the Voting Rights Act and assesses whether racial gerrymandering can still be limited in congressional maps.

Julian Brave NoiseCat’s 'Coyote Story' For Indigenous Peoples' Day

Q: What is the context of your work in politics?

NoiseCat explains his political background, emphasizing his interests in cultural and political change, especially pertaining to Native issues.

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