Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

It's been an impactful term at the Supreme Court this year, with cases impacting many facets of presidential power and checks-and-balances. 

On Today's Show:
Ruth Marcus, contributor to The New Yorker,…

Now that President Trump's major legislative priorities are before the Senate, we hear how lawmakers are staking their claim on the Republican agenda.

On Today's Show:
Nicholas Wu, POLITICO congression…

Today was another Supreme Court decision day, with tomorrow's decisions expected to drop, marking the end of the current term.

On Today's Show:
Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Ca…

Yesterday's primary for the Democratic nomination for the NYC mayor's race yielded decisive success a young, progressive, populist candidate.

On Today's Show:
Zohran Mamdani, New York State assembly me…

The primary for NYC's mayoral nominees wraps up tomorrow, with close polls and a broad field of Democratic candidates.

On Today's Show:
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and then NY State Assembly…

With the conflict continuing to develop between Israel and Iran, we consider the role of the United States and President Trump. 

On Today's Show:
Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist and the auth…

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court's decided to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for minors in the United States v. Skrmetti case. 

On Today's Show:
Jack Turban, MD, MHS, adult, child, and …

This morning,  the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for transgender children.

On Today's Show:
Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, co-h…

Nations that once relied on USAID funding to combat the spread of HIV and AIDS have been impacted by President Trump's cuts to the program. 

On Today's Show:
Jon Cohen, senior correspondent with Scienc…

Over a weekend with many intense headlines, “No Kings Day” protests against the Trump administration took place around the country. 

On Today's Show: 
Susan Glasser, staff writer at The New Yorker, aut…

Last night, Brian co-moderated a debate among the Democratic hopefuls campaigning to be NYC's next mayor. 

On Today's Show:
Hear excerpts from the debate that specifically asks candidates how they woul…

Tense scenes between protestors and law enforcement agents, both local and federal, have violently clashed. 

On Today's Show:
Gustavo Arellano, columnist for The Los Angeles Times, offers his take on t…

The U.S. Health Secretary, RFK Jr., announced he was dismissing all the members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee.

On Today's Show:
Katelyn Jetelina, founder and author of the newsletter Your Loc…

CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent shares his analysis of recent news, including the intensifying standoffs between protesters and federal law enforcement in Los Angeles.

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President Trump has deployed the National Guard to suppress demonstrations against immigration raids in Los Angeles.

On Today's Show:

Leah Litman, professor of law at the University of Michigan and a f…

Last week, a congressional staffer at a district office was detained by officials from the Department of Homeland Security.

On Today's Show:
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D, NY-12), talks about the incident, an…

With the Trump administration's general posture against the Department of Education, we speak with a former official about the DOE's value to local school districts. 

On Today's Show:
John B. King, Jr.…

A constituent told Sen. Joni Ernst that proposed Medicaid meant that "People are going to die." Sen. Ernst responded: "Well, we all are going to die."

On Today's Show:
Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morni…

The Trump administration announced it would "aggressively revoke" student visas for Chinese students who are planning to study in the United States. 

On Today's Show:
Liam Knox, the admissions and enro…