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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

The Last Mayoral Debate: Recap Part 1

Brigid Bergin , Gothamist and WNYC senior political correspondent, and David Brand , housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, recap the last mayoral debate between the three remaining candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, as early voting is set to begin this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 23, 202521 minEp. 1760

30 Issues in 30 Days: ICE in the City

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 how each candidate says they will respond to ICE or other federal agents conducting raids in the city, like the one that happened earlier this week in Chinatown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 23, 202518 minEp. 1761

30 Issues in 30 Days: New York's Child Care Crisis

New York Times reporter Eliza Shapiro talks about the cost of child care in New York City and the mayoral candidates' approaches to this aspect of the affordability crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22, 202519 minEp. 1759

Pets in the City: Fish

Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Chi Cho , owner of Pacific Aquarium on Delancey St., talks about keeping fish as pets and how to keep them healthy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 22, 20259 minEp. 1758

City Politics: Last Debate Preview

Elizabeth Kim , Gothamist and WNYC reporter, previews the final mayoral debate and talks about the latest news from the campaign trail as Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa vie for votes. Plus, Ben Feuerherd , WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering public safety and policing, talks about what he saw during yesterday when federal agents descended on Chinatown in what he said was an "apparent raid." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

Oct 22, 202520 minEp. 1757

Trump's A.I. Video "Propaganda"

Stuart A. Thompson , reporter at The New York Times covering online influence, breaks down his latest reporting on how President Donald Trump is using fake artificial intelligence generated imagery to attack his perceived enemies and successfully rouse his supporters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22, 202518 minEp. 1756

10-Question Quiz: Famous Quotes

Listeners hear an iconic or otherwise notable quote by a contemporary or historical public figure and try to identify who said it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22, 20259 minEp. 1756

10-Question Quiz: Name That Album or Artist

Listeners try their hand at a quiz with questions about iconic albums and recording artists. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 21, 20258 minEp. 1751

Pets in the City: Rabbit Rabbit

Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Amy Sedaris , actress, author, producer, rabbit enthusiast and host of the To the Rescue! gala, benefiting Humane World for Animals on November 7 talks about why she loves rabbits and how to help them thrive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 21, 20259 minEp. 1752

The Military's Influence on What We Wear

Avery Trufelman , host of the podcast Articles of Interest talks about the new season of her podcast, "Gear," where she explores the link between the U.S. military and the clothes we all wear, like t-shirts, chore jackets and other outdoor gear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 21, 202515 minEp. 1754

30 Issues in 30 Days: Climate and Energy Policy

Caroline Spivack , reporter for Crain's New York Business, talks about the mayoral candidates' climate and energy policies, including their stances on Local Law 97. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 21, 202520 minEp. 1750

Thanks to Trump, George Santos is Out of Prison

Grace Ashford , New York Times reporter covering New York State politics and government, talks about why President Trump commuted former Congressman George Santos' sentence, which allowed him to leave prison after serving less than three months of his long sentence for crimes related to theft and fraud. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 21, 202517 minEp. 1755

Why You Were Protesting at 'No Kings'

House Speaker Mike Johnson called this weekend's "No Kings" protests "hate America" rallies. Listeners call in to share what they were rallying for and against, and respond to Johnson's characterization of the marches. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 21, 202519 minEp. 1753

10-Question Quiz: Late-Night Talk Show Hosts

Listeners try their hand at a quiz with questions about iconic late-night talk show hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 20, 202513 minEp. 1746

Pets in the City: Rates & Other Small Furry Creatures

Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Anne Levin , executive director of the Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition and co-founder of the Brooklyn Cat Cafe , talks about rats and other small furry creatures as pets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 20, 20257 minEp. 1748

Adam Gopnik's New York Stories

Adam Gopnik , staff writer for The New Yorker , and author of The Real Work, talks about his one-man play, " Adam Gopnik's New York " in performance at Lincoln Center through Sunday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 20, 202515 minEp. 1747

30 Issues in 30 Days: The Case for a Free CUNY

Andrew Gounardes , New York State Senator (D, District 26 - Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, the Columbia Street Waterfront District, Dumbo, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Gowanus, Park Slope, Red Hook, South Slope, and Sunset Park), makes the case for a free CUNY system, which he has advocated for in Albany. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 20, 202516 minEp. 1745

Brian Lehrer Weekend: Sen. Kim on Gateway Defunding, Moving NYC Local Elections to Presidential Election Years, Cats

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. Sen. Kim on Gateway Defunding (First) | 30 Issues in 30 Days: Moving Local NYC Elections to Presidential Election Years (Starts at 17:15) | Pets in the City: Cats (Starts at 35:43) 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 18, 202544 minEp. 1749

10-Question Quiz: City Critters

Listeners try their hand at a quiz with questions about city critters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 17, 202511 minEp. 1740

30 Issues in 30 Days: Are Free Buses the Best Bang for Our Transportation Buck?

Charles Komanoff , transit activist and mathematician, and Eric Goldwyn , assistant professor and program director at NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management, debate whether free buses, which are a pillar of Democratic mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's transportation plan, are the best way to both speed up the notoriously slow bus system and best help New Yorkers struggling with the high cost of living. Plus, they discuss Andrew Cuomo's proposal to shift management of New York City Transit t...

Oct 17, 202518 minEp. 1741

Pets in the City: Cats

Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Maxwell Branch , vice president of community programs at Flatbush Cats , talks about cats and the people who share their homes with them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 17, 20257 minEp. 1742

The Supreme Court's New Term

Emily Bazelon , staff writer for The New York Times Magazine , co-host of Slate's "Political Gabfest" podcast, Truman Capote fellow for creative writing and law at Yale Law School and author of Charged: The New Movement to Transform American Prosecution and End Mass Incarceration (Random House, 2019) , previews the cases the Supreme Court will take up in its new term, including arguments on a redistricting case they are hearing arguments on this week, and offers analysis of just how much preside...

Oct 17, 202514 minEp. 1734

Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa Mayoral Debate Recap

Jeff Coltin , Politico reporter and co-author of the New York Playbook, recaps the mayoral debate between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 17, 202522 minEp. 1743

Americans are Economically Stuck

Rachel Louise Ensign , economics reporter with The Wall Street Journal , explains the economic forces keeping Americans stuck in their homes and jobs, and how it impacts daily life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 202515 minEp. 1737

Pets in the City: Reptiles

Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Sam Laroche , manager of Petqua, a pet store on Manhattan's West Side, talks about keeping reptiles as pets and how to help them thrive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 20258 minEp. 1738

10-Question Quiz: Where Am I?

Listeners hear a description of a place in the tri-state area and try to guess where it is. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 202512 minEp. 1736

30 Issues in 30 Days: Abortion in New Jersey

New Jersey is generally viewed as a state with some of the strongest abortion protections, but Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has some plans that could change that. Terrence McDonald , editor at the New Jersey Monitor, talks about the parts of both candidates' platforms that could change or strengthen abortion protections in the state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 16, 202517 minEp. 1735

Sen. Kim on Gateway Defunding

Andy Kim , U.S. Senator (D NJ), weighs in on the Trump announcement that the Gateway tunnel project is "terminated." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 202517 minEp. 1739

10-Question Quiz: Where Am I?

Listeners hear a description of a place in the tri-state area and try to guess where it is. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 15, 202510 minEp. 1731

City Politics: Debate Preview

Elizabeth Kim , Gothamist and WNYC reporter, talks about the latest news from the mayoral campaign as Election Day is just weeks away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 15, 202512 minEp. 1730
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