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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: US Population Shifts

As our centennial series continues, Mark Mather , demographer and associate vice president for U.S. Programs at the Population Reference Bureau (PRB), walks us through the shifts in U.S. demographics over the past 100 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 02, 202529 minEp. 927

Holiday Best-Of: 100 Years of Radio; Earthquakes; Malcolm Gladwell; Wonderful World of Oz

As 2024 winds down, enjoy some of our favorite recent conversations: For the centennial series "100 Years of 100 Things," Matthew Barton , curator of recorded sound at the Library of Congress, walks us through the history of radio. April's earthquake in New Jersey was likely a natural phenomenon, but earthquakes can be caused by human interventions -- like fracking. For our climate story of the week, Umair Irfan , staff writer at Vox writing about climate change and energy policy, breaks down ho...

Dec 31, 20241 hr 50 minEp. 912

100 Years of 100 Things: New Year's in Times Square

As our centennial series continues, Katie Thornton , a Peabody-winning journalist and public historian, reviews the history of Times Square and its popular New Years celebration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 30, 202431 minEp. 926

How to Stick to NYE Resolutions

New year's resolutions are notoriously hard to keep. Adam Galinsky , Columbia Business School professor and author of the forthcoming book, Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others (Harper Business, 2025), shares tips for staying inspired and reaching goals in 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Dec 30, 202414 minEp. 925

Monday Morning Politics: Greenland, the Panama Canal and Trump's Foreign Policy

Jacqueline Alemany , congressional investigations reporter for the Washington Post , talks about the latest political news out of Washington, including President-elect Donald Trump's recent statements about Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 30, 202442 minEp. 923

Holiday Best-Of: Work of Robert Moses; School Culture Wars; Why Loneliness

For this extended holiday, enjoy some of our favorite recent conversations: For the centennial series "100 Years of 100 Things," Errol Louis , political anchor of Spectrum NY1 News, host of Inside City Hall and The Big Deal with Errol Louis, New York Magazine columnist and host of the podcast You Decide, talks about the past 100 years of the influence of Robert Moses on the New York area, which also coincides with the 50th anniversary of Robert Caro's exhaustive biography of Moses, The Power Bro...

Dec 27, 20241 hr 50 minEp. 913

Holiday Best-Of: 100 Years of Socialism & Capitalism; Peacemaking; Your 'Saint'

On this day of many holidays, enjoy some of our favorite recent conversations: As part of our centennial series 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. As our centennial series continues, Joseph Stiglitz , Nobel laureate in econ...

Dec 26, 20241 hr 49 minEp. 914

What Climate Costs You

Recent stories in the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post highlight how the impacts of climate change have caused homeowner insurance to skyrocket in some areas. Listeners call in to share how the changing climate has impacted their cost of living. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 24, 202418 minEp. 921

Changing Your Minds

Listeners of different generations call in to share what they've changed their minds about over the years—whether political or not. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 24, 202427 minEp. 922

Your Lehrer Prize Nominations

This year, the Lehrer Prize for Community Well-Being will honor people whose work supports transgender children and their families. Listeners call in to nominate the people and organizations making a difference in the lives of trans minors and their parents - medically, socially or in any other way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 24, 202424 minEp. 920

100 Years of 100 Things: Your Family Stories

As we continue our centennial series, "100 Years of 100 Things", listeners call in with stories passed down through their families from any time in the last century. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 24, 202442 minEp. 880

100 Years of 100 Things: American Wellness

As our centennial series continues, Shayla Love , a staff writer at The Atlantic , reviews the history of American interests in 'wellness.' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 23, 202424 minEp. 919

Fun, Easy Ways to Volunteer

Listeners dispel the myth that volunteering is time consuming and takes too many resources by sharing the easiest -- or maybe most fun -- ways to volunteer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 23, 202411 minEp. 918

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on Indictments of Mangione and Lewis-Martin

Alvin Bragg , Manhattan district attorney, looks back at 2024 and discusses the recent indictments of alleged shooter Luigi Mangione and mayoral adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 23, 202430 minEp. 917

Monday Morning Politics: The Federal Funding Deal; Trump's Arizona Speech, More

Jonathan Lemire , co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, breaks down the latest news from Washington, D.C., including what got included in, and cut from, the spending bill that averted a federal shutdown; President-elect Trump's speech in Arizona and remarks on transgender identity; and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Dec 23, 202445 minEp. 916

Brian Lehrer Weekend: Health Insurance Denial Claims in NY; 100 Years of Holiday Gift Shopping; Best Photo Winners

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. Navigating health insurance denial claims in New York (First) | The next thing in our 100 Years of 100 Things series: 100 Years of holiday gift shopping (Starts at 24:30) | The winners of our 2024 Best Photo contest (Starts at 37:45) 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 per...

Dec 21, 202459 minEp. 915

Best Photo 2024 Contest Winners

Every year, The Brian Lehrer Show asks you to submit the best photo you took that is sitting on your phone – and every year, you deliver with some truly impressive snaps! This year, you submitted over 700 photos! Our partners at Photoville , along with a special guest judge, photographer, filmmaker and Bronx-based photo-historian, co-founder of Seis del Sur, Edwin Pagán , picked out their favorites (check out their 'Top 50' gallery ), and then Brian and the team joined in to help select three wi...

Dec 20, 202421 minEp. 912

Meet Juilliard's President

Damian Woetzel , president of The Juilliard School , talks about his commitment to making Juilliard more accessible and affordable, including an education program the school runs for younger students who come from backgrounds that are underrepresented in classical music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Dec 20, 202426 minEp. 911

Fewer Traffic Stops, More Traffic Accidents in NJ

For several months in 2023, the number of traffic-related tickets issued by New Jersey state troopers dropped dramatically—and crashes almost immediately increased. Tracey Tully , New York Times reporter covering New Jersey, reports on her investigation into why police behavior changed, how it affects traffic safety and the criminal investigation the state AG has launched on the slowdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

Dec 20, 202417 minEp. 910

Trump's Defamation Suits and Threats

Katie Fallow , deputy litigation director at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, offers legal analysis of the settlement between ABC and President-elect Trump, after the latter filed a defamation lawsuit against the news outlet and its anchor George Stephanopoulos, and what effect this and other threats and lawsuits by the president elect might have on the media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Dec 20, 202446 minEp. 909

Broker Fees Lawsuit; Security Deposits & More Housing News

David Brand , housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, rounds up the latest housing-related news, including that a real estate group has sued over the new law banning broker fees, disputes over landlords not returning security deposits and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 19, 202436 minEp. 905

A Potential Government Shutdown for the Holidays

The federal government is headed for a shutdown after President-elect Trump and Elon Musk appear to have scuttled a funding deal. Kadia Goba , politics reporter for Semafor, reports on what's going on, and whether there might be a solution to prevent the shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 19, 20249 minEp. 908

Call Your Senator: Sen Gillibrand on the ERA, Drones and More

Kirsten Gillibrand , U.S. Senator (D NY), talks about her work in Washington, including her push for President Biden to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution, President-elect Trump's nominations, drones and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 19, 202430 minEp. 906

Dealing With Insurance Denials

Elisabeth Benjamin , vice president of Health Initiatives at the Community Service Society and co-founder of the Health Care for All New York Campaign, discusses the issue of health insurance claim denials and offers advice to New Yorkers for navigating today's health care system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Dec 19, 202424 minEp. 907

Your Personal Tributes to Lost Loved Ones

The holiday season can be a hard time of year for people who are grieving over friends and family members who have died. Listeners call in to offer personal tributes to their loved ones they lost this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 19, 202411 minEp. 905

100 Years of 100 Things: Holiday Gift Shopping

As our centennial series continues, Philip Olson , CFP, and Julia Lorenz-Olson , AFC, hosts of Two Cents , an educational PBS digital show about personal finance, look at this century of holiday shopping, as Christmas became more commercial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Dec 18, 202413 minEp. 902

Shop Listener 2024: Experiences

Shop Listener is back for the 2024 holiday season. Listeners call in to shout out the "experience" gifts their businesses sell ahead of the holidays, for a Brian Lehrer Show listener-sourced gift guide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 18, 202414 minEp. 904

NYT's 10 Best Books of 2024

Gilbert Cruz, editor at The New York Times Book Review, shares the five fiction and five non-fiction books from this year that made it into The New York Times Book Review's 10 Best Books of 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 18, 20249 minEp. 903

Reporters Ask the Mayor: Campaign Finance Board Denies Adams Funds, Police Chase Deaths, and More

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 the Campaign Finance Board's decision to not provide his campaign matching funds, increased numbers of injuries and deaths due to police chases, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Dec 18, 202412 minEp. 901
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