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The Brian Lehrer Show

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Brian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.

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Osma Khalid
Co-host of BBC's The Global Story; former NPR White House correspondent
BBC / The Atlantic (article referenced)
Episode: Brian Lehrer Weekend: Islamophobia, Measles and Arturo O'Farrill
Apoorva Mandavilli
Science and global health correspondent for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Brian Lehrer Weekend: Islamophobia, Measles and Arturo O'Farrill
Arturo O'Farrill
Composer, pianist, founder of Belongo
Belongo / Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Episode: Brian Lehrer Weekend: Islamophobia, Measles and Arturo O'Farrill
Gale Brewer
Council Member, former Manhattan Borough President, advocate for 9-11 document release
New York City Council
Episode: 9/11, 25 Years Later: City Records
Benjamin Chevat
Executive Director of 9-11 Health Watch
9-11 Health Watch
Episode: 9/11, 25 Years Later: City Records
Rebecca Florsheim
Environmental Health Physician at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
NYU Grossman School of Medicine; World Trade Center Survivors Health Program
Episode: 9/11, 25 Years Later: The Far-Reaching Health Effects of 9/11
Mike Kelly
Longtime columnist with The Bergen Record; author of After Ground Zero, Everyday Americans and the Unhealed Scars of 9-11
The Bergen Record / northjersey.com
Episode: 9/11 25 Years Later: Remembering the Ordinary Americans Who Died on 9/11
Hillary Clinton
Former Secretary of State and Senator
U.S. Senate
Episode: 9/11 25 Years Later: Your Tributes to Everyday 9/11 Heroes
Joseph Pfeifer
First FDNY Chief to respond to the World Trade Center on 9/11; author of Ordinary Heroes
FDNY, author of Ordinary Heroes
Episode: FDNY Lessons Learned

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Brian Lehrer
Host of The Brian Lehrer Show

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Best show! But please no more Elie Mystal

    Fantastic show, listen daily and Brian’s journalistic prowess is always on display, thorough respectful but tough. Please also consider removing Elie Mystal as a guest. I agree with everything he says but his delivery is atrocious listening for radio. He’s constantly screaming and behaves as if he’s a toddler, enacting in childish imitations and literally yelling into the mic. Maybe maya wiley or Emily bazelon instead?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cet blaine
    United States2 months ago
  • Unrelated content

    Why are there associated programs in the feed? Brian Lehrer’s show is great, but hard to find among so much other stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Maajic
    United States5 months ago
  • Balanced, Rational, Humble, Human!

    Brian Lehrer is a TREASURE!!! He covers the issues of the day with smarts and humility, helping people with different viewpoints find common ground. Listen every day and you’ll be a better informed New Yorker!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swerz
    United States6 months ago
  • It was ok, but it has become become ever more smug and condescending.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    PDR
    8 months ago
  • A New York Institution

    I have long since left nyc, my hometown, but I could never quit the Brian Lehrer show. A well produced thoughtful gem of News Radio. Even the callers bring such insight, which goes to show, when you establish a standard people rise to meet it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shani from St. Albans
    United States10 months ago

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#87
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#103
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50 Years of the 'Metropolitan Diary'
Q: And I assume as the editor who curates reader submissions, you've read hundreds of these, if not thousands. So can you put into words what makes a successful Metropolitan Diary submission?
They should be simple stories, well told, that have a real sense of place and are set in New York City, capturing the wholesome, small-town-in-a-big-city feeling.
What's in the Meta Settlement Over Child Safety
Q: Has Meta admitted wrongdoing in the settlement, or did the company resist the characterization of its past practices?
Meta did not admit to manipulating or hiding information, though the settlement imposes new guardrails and commitments that imply a reckoning with the concerns raised by investigators and advocates; the head of Instagram testified that some changes would have been better sooner but not out of malice.
What's in the Meta Settlement Over Child Safety
Q: Does the agreement set a precedent that could pressure other platforms to adopt similar rules?
Yes, the guest suggested that adding similar requirements to other major apps like YouTube and TikTok could become more likely if the US settlement proves effective and if pressure from regulators, parents, and advocacy groups persists; it could lead to broader, industry-wide changes.
What's in the Meta Settlement Over Child Safety
Q: Are you confident this settlement will meaningfully reduce teen harm from social media?
The guest argued that while the package is not perfect, the combination of stricter guards, age verification, and data-sharing for accountability represents a significant shift that could influence behavior and spur similar actions globally, though enforcement and real-world effectiveness will require close monitoring.
The Good and Bad of Colleges Today
Q: You cite two competing stories about what went wrong, a conservative one and a progressive one. Your answer to which is correct is both and neither. Can you lay out the conservative vs. progressive diagnoses?
Conservatives argue higher education is captured by a liberal faculty and overgrown administration, while progressives emphasize costs to students and attacks from the right; the guest argues that both diagnoses have elements of truth and that the reality is a complex mix shaped by polarization itself.

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What is The Brian Lehrer Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show covers a wide range of policy-centered topics tied to urban life, national politics, and public policy. Episodes frequently analyze local governance, immigration, climate and energy policy, education and equity, technology regulation, press freedom, and how national debates play out in cities like New York. listeners often hear expert context from journalists, academics, and policymakers, with a strong emphasis on civic participation, accountability, and practical implications for residents. A standout trait is the blend of live call-ins, deep-dive interviews, and data-informed city planning discussions that connect national issues to local impact, making it useful for strategists, researchers, and decision-makers exploring policy,... more

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2. Apoorva Mandavilli
3. Arturo O'Farrill
4. Gale Brewer
5. Benjamin Chevat
6. Rebecca Florsheim
7. Mike Kelly
8. Hillary Clinton

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