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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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Domenico Montanaro, NPR's senior political editor/correspondent, offers analysis of all the chatter of an expected blue wave in this year's midterm elections.

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Recent Guests

Alok Jha
Science and technology editor at The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Brian Lehrer Weekend: AI Consciousness; Prof. Julian Zelizer; Watching the Elizabeth Holmes Doc
Julian Zelizer
Princeton historian, Foreign Policy columnist, and Brennan Center scholar in residence
Princeton University
Episode: Brian Lehrer Weekend: AI Consciousness; Prof. Julian Zelizer; Watching the Elizabeth Holmes Doc
Katie Drummond
Global editorial director at Wired
Wired
Episode: Brian Lehrer Weekend: AI Consciousness; Prof. Julian Zelizer; Watching the Elizabeth Holmes Doc
Noah Robertson
National security reporter for The Washington Post.
The Washington Post
Episode: How States Are Bracing for Federal Election Interference
Marisa Lagos
KQED California politics and government correspondent and co-host of Political Breakdown
KQED
Episode: 30 Issues in 30 Days: California's Proposed Tax on Billionaires
Carla Lalli
Video host and cookbook author of Food is a Feeling.
Episode: Fall Food: Thanksgiving Sides
Claire Valdez
New York State Assembly member and Democratic nominee for New York's 7th Congressional District
New York State Assembly
Episode: Who's Running This Place: Claire Valdez on populism and the DSA agenda in Congress
L. Joy Williams
President of the New York State NAACP and host of Sunday Civics
NAACP
Episode: Who's Running This Place: Claire Valdez on populism and the DSA agenda in Congress
Sam Kessler
Wall Street Journal reporter covering the intersection of power, business and technology, with experience covering cryptocurrency.
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: 30 Issues in 30 Days: Trump Family Profiteering

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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 States4 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 States7 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 States8 months ago
  • It was ok, but it has become become ever more smug and condescending.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    PDR
    10 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 Statesa year ago

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The host is consistently thoughtful, fair, and well-informed.

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#85
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#56
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#60
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#79
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What to Know Ahead of Early Voting
Q: What would you like people to know about early voting?
Bergin says early-voting locations may differ from Election Day polling places, so voters should check their location before going. She also notes that one early-voting day falls on Halloween and may feature a special sticker.
What to Know Ahead of Early Voting
Q: Do you see some of these local races changing shape?
Bergin points to increasingly competitive ratings for several House races, including New York's 17th District and the 21st District, while noting that a more competitive rating does not mean a candidate has the race secured.
30 Issues in 30 Days: Money in Politics
Q: So are candidates running on anything like that?
Asked about a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and ban super PACs, Schleifer says it is good politics but unlikely to pass. He argues both parties have become invested in the current system and expects no serious reform soon.
30 Issues in 30 Days: Money in Politics
Q: Can you give us some of the basics on how the world's first trillionaire is trying to put his thumb on the scales?
Schleifer says Musk is on track to spend more than $300 million, funding traditional advertising and a paid canvassing operation, including efforts in Texas to support Ken Paxton.
Watching 'You Can See Everything'
Q: Do you get the sense that maybe Elizabeth Holmes was playing Nathan Fielder successfully in any way?
Drummond says Fielder approached the film as an examination of human behavior rather than science journalism. She notes that Holmes has a history of drawing people into her orbit, but leaves viewers to judge whether that happens with Fielder.

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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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