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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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New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani defines himself as a democratic socialist, yet his critics have seized on his leftist identity to paint him as an extremist. Carlo Invernizzi-Accetti, professor of political science and executive director of... more

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The U.S. Mint announced it made its last penny this week, in order to save money. Listeners call in to talk about how they use pennies these days, if at all, plus share their favorite penny-related sayings.

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Recent Guests

Paula DiPerna
Policy consultant and author
Author of Carbon Hunters, co-author of Pricing the Priceless
Episode: COP30 Forges Ahead Without the United States
Mark Hertsgaard
Journalist and co-founder of Covering Climate Now
Covering Climate Now
Episode: COP30 Forges Ahead Without the United States
Paul Rieckhoff
A 9-11 first responder and Iraq war veteran who founded the group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.
Independent Veterans of America
Episode: How Veterans Feel About Pete Hegseth
Dr. Jared Fox
Education consultant, former New York City Secondary Science teacher, and author
Episode: Reimagining Teaching Science
Tom Suozzi
New York Democratic Congressman representing Northeast Queens and the North Shore of Nassau County
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Suozzi on the Shutdown & Election Results
Susan Kang
Associate professor of political science at John Jay College and a frequent commentator on state and local politics
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Episode: How Democratic Socialism Won in New York City
Micah Uetricht
Editor of Jacobin Magazine and co-author of the book 'Bigger Than Bernie'
Jacobin Magazine
Episode: How Democratic Socialism Won in New York City
Hannah Frishberg
Arts and culture reporter for WNYC and Gothamist
WNYC and Gothamist
Episode: Your Post-Election Refresh
Molly Fischer
Staff writer at The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Costco's Changing Culture

Host

Brian Lehrer
Host of The Brian Lehrer Show, he leads conversations on pivotal political and social issues, encouraging listener engagement and expert dialogue.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Great rundown of local and relevant national news.

    I love listening to Brian Lehrer’s show to keep up with NYC news as well as New York and New Jersey. Straight and to the point. Factual. No nonsense. Always covering important topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BKP9919
    United States2 months ago
  • These companies have agreed with the administration to delay the tariff cost to customers until after the midterms. The felon knows he won't survive if the House or Senate is flipped. When have you ever known a business to absorb the increased cost of production? That would be never. Don't be fooled, people.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Abundant Capital Group
    4 months ago
  • platforming islamophobia

    accusing a muslim lawmaker of antisemitism or otherwise having plans to target NYC jewish communities is offensive and defamatory. shame on lehrer and senator gillibrand

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    virginscrewdriver
    United States5 months ago
  • We Know The King

    Brian is always a funny guy and knowledgeable about our city. He seems wimpy, but asks tough questions at exactly the right moment. Always on our side! He is one of a kind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cesare Beccaria
    United States5 months ago
  • Come on Brian

    .Even your coverage of the PBS NPR hearing is very slanted. I love you guys but you really do focus pretty much all coverage on pro left issues. Thats OK, just don't take govt funding.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JS from NYC
    United States8 months ago

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Many praise the ability to balance expert opinions with community voices during discussions.
Brian Lehrer is a trusted voice in understanding local and national political matters.
Some critics feel the coverage may lean towards a particular political bias, especially on contentious issues.
Listeners appreciate his engaging style and depth of knowledge on various topics.

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#78
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#215
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#41
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#75
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#129
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#129
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Funny Women of The New Yorker
Q: Do you have any favorites of your own cartoons?
Liza mentions two cartoons that come to mind, one depicting a woman on a swing saying, 'Fun can happen to adults too,' and another about a girl asking her mother what she did in 'the war on women.'
Funny Women of The New Yorker
Q: What are some topics that your younger colleagues are exploring?
Younger women cartoonists are branching out into topics that were previously overlooked, such as menstruation, menopause, and dating from a woman's perspective.
Funny Women of The New Yorker
Q: How did you first get into drawing cartoons?
Liza Donnelly began drawing to make her mother happy and as a way to express her shyness, eventually submitting her work to The New Yorker without initially considering her gender in a male-dominated field.
Brian Lehrer Weekend: The Mamdani Coalition; Mikie Sherrill; A.J. Jacobs' Life Without AI
Q: Will the black electorate, older and historically loyal to Cuomo, shift to Mamdani?
Yes, there was a dramatic shift with Mamdani winning neighborhoods that previously supported Cuomo by large margins.
Brian Lehrer Weekend: The Mamdani Coalition; Mikie Sherrill; A.J. Jacobs' Life Without AI
Q: Can the first major Muslim candidate for mayor win back the city's working class Hispanic and Asian communities that swung dramatically toward Donald Trump last November?
Mamdani performed well in many immigrant neighborhoods, particularly in Puerto Rican and South American communities.

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