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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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Episodes

100 Years of 100 Things: American Capitalism

As our centennial series continues, Joseph Stiglitz , Nobel laureate in economics, university professor at Columbia University, chief economist at the Roosevelt Institute, and author of The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society (W.W.Norton, 2024), reviews the history of American capitalism and the ebb and flow of regulation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Nov 01, 202435 minEp. 775

Why Do People Run Marathons?

Ahead of the New York City Marathon on Sunday, listeners call in to share why they are running, what they get out of it and shout out who has supported them in their journeys. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 01, 202412 minEp. 776

Bob Woodward on Ukraine, the Middle East & the Election

Bob Woodward , Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, associate editor at the Washington Post and the author of many books, including his latest, War (Simon and Schuster, 2024), talks about his new book covering American presidential policies toward the war in Ukraine and the Middle East and the election. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Nov 01, 202437 minEp. 773

The Nuts and Bolts of Voting in New York and New Jersey

Susan Lerner , executive director of Common Cause New York and Henal Patel , director of the Law & Policy program at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice (NJISJ), talk about the nuts and bolts of how to vote in New York and New Jersey, and what to do if problems arise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Nov 01, 202425 minEp. 774

Your Political Halloween Costumes

Listeners call in to share the political costume they are donning for Halloween, which this year falls just days before the consequential presidential election. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 31, 202412 minEp. 772

America, Are We Ready to Fix the Media?

WNYC’s election series “America, Are We Ready?” looks at the state of election coverage during this very abnormal campaign season. Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger , co-hosts of WNYC's On the Media discuss the decisions by several major newspapers to pull their candidate endorsements, the role of mis- and disinformation and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 31, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 771

Why It Feels Like Major Food Recalls are Everywhere

From McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers to frozen waffles to deli meats, it seems like food recalls are all over the place. Ellen Ioanes , world and weekend reporter at Vox, reports on why this is happening, and what to know as a consumer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 30, 202421 minEp. 769

Wednesday Morning Politics: Candidates Make Their Closing Arguments

Philip Bump , national columnist for The Washington Post and the author of The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America (Viking, 2023), talks about the latest news from the campaign trail, where both Harris and Trump are making their closing arguments to voters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 30, 202448 minEp. 767

Your Book Club's Reading List

Listeners call in to share what their book clubs are reading this month, and Jordan Lauf , producer for All Of It talks about Get Lit's latest pick and upcoming event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 30, 202415 minEp. 770

Reporters Ask the Mayor: Who Does The Mayor Support for President?

Mayor Adams holds one off-topic press conference per week, where reporters can ask him questions on any subject. Elizabeth Kim , Gothamist and WNYC reporter, recaps what he talked about at this week's event, including which presidential candidate the Mayor is getting behind and why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 30, 202423 minEp. 768

Fred Kaplan on Reality & Satire in DC

Fred Kaplan , Slate's War Stories columnist and the author of many nonfiction books and his latest, a novel, A Capital Calamity (Miniver Press, 2024), talks about the latest news on global conflicts, plus his new novel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 29, 202418 minEp. 766

The Battle Over Prop 1 on the NY Ballot

New Yorkers are voting on Proposition 1, which would add some new protections to the state constitution. Liz Krueger , New York State senator (D, WF - 28th, Manhattan's East Side ), chair of the finance committee (and one of the key legislators behind Prop 1), explains the thinking behind the measure, then, Brigid Bergin , WNYC's senior political correspondent, talks about what it would do, and how the arguments for and against it have broken down along partisan lines. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Oct 29, 202452 minEp. 763

Sandy Anniversary Call-In

Twelve years later, and as massive storms remain a threat to coastal communities and beyond, listeners reflect on the experience of Superstorm Sandy, what they learned and what has changed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 29, 202414 minEp. 765

The State of the World's Biodiversity

More than one-third of all tree species are at risk of extinction, and many wild animal species are, too. With the world's biodiversity in stark decline, delegates from nearly every country in the world are in Cali, Colombia for COP16, the UN biodiversity summit. Benji Jones, environmental correspondent at Vox, discusses the key takeaways from the conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

Oct 29, 202425 minEp. 764

100 Years of 100 Things: American Socialism

As part of our centennial series "100 Years of 100 Things," Michael Kazin , professor of history at Georgetown University, editor emeritus of Dissent and the author of several books, including What It Took to Win: A History of the Democratic Party (FSG, 2022) and American Dreamers: How the Left Changed a Nation (Knopf, 2011), traces the history of socialism in America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ...

Oct 28, 202443 minEp. 762

A Long History of Doing Good

Amy Freitag , president of the New York Community Trust , talks about the work of the trust, its centennial, the changing needs of New Yorkers, and how to participate in its future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 28, 202429 minEp. 761

Swing State Check-in: Nevada

Lucia Starbuck , political reporter and host of Purple Politics Nevada at KUNR Public Radio, talks about the issues animating voters in the swing state of Nevada, what the polls show about Trump and Harris's chances of winning the state, and the unique political dynamics at play. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 28, 202439 minEp. 760

Potential Election Legal Battles

Former president Donald Trump challenged the 2020 election results in court, and lost. Marc Elias , founder of Democracy Docket and partner at Elias Law Group, talks about his experience in overturning Trump's challenge in court, and what he anticipates may be the battle ahead for the 2024 election should Trump deny a potential loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 25, 202421 minEp. 759

Brian Lehrer Weekend: Women Voting; The Care Economy; David Remnick

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. 100 Years of 100 Things: The Women's Vote (First) | The 'Care Economy' and the 2024 Election (Starts at 22:36) | David Remnick Previews the New Yorker Festival (Starts at 42:09) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 25, 20241 hrEp. 758

Radiolab Takes on the Electoral College

As the presidential candidates dedicate the majority of their time to courting swing state voters, it appears that the votes of some Americans are more consequential than others. Latif Nasser , co-host of Radiolab from WNYC, previews their latest episode, " The Unpopular Vote ," which covers the history of the electoral college and the politician who dedicated his career to the ideal of "one person, one vote." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Oct 25, 202415 minEp. 757

Hidden Landmarks: The "Missing" History

In this membership-drive mini-series, Tommy Silk , a licensed New York sightseeing guide, @LandmarksofNY on Instagram, and the author of Hidden Landmarks of New York: A Tour of the City's Most Overlooked Buildings (Black Dog & Leventhal, 2024), joins us to talk about some of the lesser-known historically significant buildings of NYC. Today, =>EVENT: Register here to see Tommy Silk in conversation with Barry Bordelon, half of the viral duo the Brownstone Boys, at BPL's Center for Brooklyn ...

Oct 25, 20248 minEp. 755

'Know Your City' Quiz

"Know Your City" was a quiz program that questioned schoolchildren, and aired on WNYC in the 1950s, and was hosted by the Manhattan borough historian of the time. Michael Miscione , former Manhattan borough historian, quizzes listeners with his updated "Know Your City" questions for today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 25, 202420 minEp. 756

How the 'Care Economy' is Playing Into the Presidential Election

WNYC’s election series “America, Are We Ready?” looks at the presidential candidates’ different approaches to caregiving. Kimberly Adams , senior Washington correspondent for Marketplace and the co-host of the Marketplace podcast, “Make Me Smart", and Heather Long , Washington Post opinion columnist, discuss the policies proposed by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and listeners share their stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

Oct 24, 202420 minEp. 754

Hidden Landmarks: Famous in Fiction

In this membership-drive mini-series, Tommy Silk , a licensed New York sightseeing guide, @LandmarksofNY on Instagram, and the author of Hidden Landmarks of New York: A Tour of the City's Most Overlooked Buildings (Black Dog & Leventhal, 2024), joins us to talk about some of the lesser-known historically significant buildings of NYC. Today, buildings that feature prominently in works of fiction -- like Stuart Little's house and the Ghostbusters firehouse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Oct 24, 20248 minEp. 753

What's at Stake for Control of Congress

Dana Milbank, columnist for The Washington Post and the author of Fools on the Hill: The Hooligans, Saboteurs, Conspiracy Theorists and Dunces who Burned Down the House (Little, Brown and Company, 2024), talks about his new book and the congressional races. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 24, 202413 minEp. 752

100 Years of 100 Things Quiz: Women and Voting

In honor of WNYC's centennial, Brian quizzes listeners on topics covered in the centennial series "100 Years of 100 Things." Today's quiz focuses on the history of women and voting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 24, 202410 minEp. 751

The Liberty Celebrate With a Ticker-Tape Parade

Brittany Kriegstein , breaking news reporter at WNYC / Gothamist, reports from the Liberty's ticker-tape parade on how the championship team and their fans are celebrating, and Greg Young , creator and co-host of the Bowery Boys podcast, talks about the history of ticker-tape parades in New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 24, 202418 minEp. 750

How the Media is Covering the 2024 Election

Brooke Gladstone , and Micah Loewinger , co-hosts of WNYC's On The Media, talk about what’s been different in the media during this presidential election cycle compared to the last two including how the press is covering Trump, the effect of influencers and what $1 billion dollars in campaign funds buys. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 23, 202417 minEp. 748

100 Years of 100 Things Quiz: Potpourri

In honor of WNYC's centennial, Brian quizzes listeners on topics covered in the centennial series "100 Years of 100 Things." Today's quiz focuses on stats from our "100 Things" segment on making a living without a college degree, and Nobel Peace Prize winners. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 23, 202413 minEp. 747

100 Years of 100 Things: Abortion Law

As our centennial series continues, Mary Ziegler , UC Davis law professor and the author of Roe: The History of a National Obsession (Yale University Press, 2023) and the forthcoming Personhood: The New Civil War over Reproduction (Yale University Press, 2025), reviews the history of abortion law in the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 23, 202417 minEp. 746
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