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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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Mara Liasson
NPR Senior National Political Correspondent
National Public Radio (NPR)
Episode: Tuesday Morning Politics: Redistricting, Pres. Trump's Foreign Policy
Christian Cooper
Science and comics writer; host of Extraordinary Birder (National Geographic)
National Geographic; Extraordinary Birder
Episode: Wild NYC - Air Migrations
Kaitlyn Wells
Reporter at Wirecutter (New York Times product review site)
Wirecutter, The New York Times
Episode: Spring Cleaning: Purging Clothes
Tom Wright
CEO and President of the Regional Plan Association
Regional Plan Association
Episode: How to Fix Penn Station
Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw
Columbia and UCLA Law Professor; co-founder and executive director of the Think Tank African American Policy Forum; author of Backtalker, An American Memoir; host of Intersectionality Matters
Columbia University; UCLA
Episode: Kimberlé Crenshaw's Life and Work
Jessica Grose
New York Times columnist covering family, gender, and American life
The New York Times
Episode: The Persistent Gender Gap in Housework
Dean Seale
Wall Street Journal reporter covering corporate news
The Wall Street Journal
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Rachel Toback
Co-founder and CEO of Social Proof Security
Social Proof Security
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Kenneth Atkins
Assistant Director of IT and Data Security at WNYC
WNYC
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Brian Lehrer
Host of The Brian Lehrer Show, known for engaging conversations on political and local news, fostering audience participation through call-ins, and maintaining a fair, insightful dialogue.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States2 months ago
  • It was ok, but it has become become ever more smug and condescending.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    PDR
    4 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 States6 months ago
  • Substitute hosts

    I think so highly of Brian that hate it when he takes well-deserved vacations. His guest hosts really try and some are very good, but he’s a hard act to follow or match! He has spoiled his listeners with his intelligence, humor and good radio voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fanfromohio
    United States6 months ago

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The community involvement through listener call-ins creates a unique atmosphere that fosters participation and connection.

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Kimberlé Crenshaw's Life and Work
Q: What is intersectionality, beyond common misunderstandings, and why does it matter for policy and law?
She explains that intersectionality analyzes how overlapping identities (race, gender, class, sexuality) create unique experiences of discrimination and privilege, and that policy must address these compound effects rather than treat categories in isolation.
Kimberlé Crenshaw's Life and Work
Q: Could you give the listeners the basic definition of Critical Race Theory as you mean the term?
Crenshaw clarifies that CRT is about examining how racial inequality is structured into laws and institutions, and how that shaping leads to discrimination that may not be overt but is embedded in policy and practice; she separates that from simplistic political rhetoric about 'teaching CRT' in schools.
NAACP Legal Defense Funds Weighs in on SCOTUS and Voting Rights
Q: How has the Court's approach affected Section 2 and voting rights litigation?
Court decisions have eroded the tools that previously protected against discrimination in voting, reducing the ability to challenge discriminatory practices and effectively weakening the enforcement of Section 2.
NAACP Legal Defense Funds Weighs in on SCOTUS and Voting Rights
Q: What does packed and cracked mean in the context of gerrymandering?
Packed concentrates voters of the same race into fewer districts to dilute influence elsewhere, while cracking spreads them across many districts to prevent any single district from being competitive; both tactics dilute minority power.
Tuesday Morning Politics: Redistricting, Pres. Trump's Foreign Policy
Q: Do you think US public opinion is giving Iran more leverage to thumb their noses at Trump as they resist his demands and negotiations between the two countries?
Liasson suggests that while Iran might feel defiant, the political calculus is not solely dictated by public opinion; Iran likely defies due to its own strategic calculations, including the broader context of regional power dynamics and the perception of American resolve.

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This series focuses on critical conversations surrounding current events, politics, and community issues affecting listeners locally and nationally. With a commitment to thoughtful discussion, it features a mix of interactive quizzes, expert guests, and poignant commentary on pressing political matters, enhancing public engagement with democratic processes. Notably, it emphasizes listener participation through call-ins, creating a vibrant dialogue that enriches each episode.

The host brings a blend of humor and insight, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for a diverse audience. Unique features include thematic quizzes, allowing listeners to participate while deepening their understanding of historical and contemporary issues, w... more

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8. Rachel Toback

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