Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 195
- Years Active
- 2025
Global Markets in Turmoil After Trump's New Tariffs
Global markets are in turmoil after President Trump announced his long-promised tariffs.
On Today's Show:
Kathryn Anne Edwards, economist and economic policy consultant, offers analysis of the market r…
Democrats Had A Good Week. Can They Keep Up The Momentum?
Democrats have enjoyed strong showings in special elections in Florida and a big win in Wisconsin this week, not to mention Sen. Cory Booker's record-breaking speech on the Senate floor.
On Today's Sh…
The Death Penalty, And Luigi Mangione, the Left's Martyr
The Trump Administration is seeking the death penalty in the case against Luigi Mangione, who allegedly stalked and fatally shot a health insurance executive.
On Today's Show:
Samantha Max, reporter c…
Why Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Are Different
President Trump is reportedly planning to unveil a slate of new tariffs on Wednesday, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day."
On Today's Show:
Felix Salmon, chief financial correspondent for Axios, host …
Military Secrets On Signal, Democratic Politics In Congress
Over the weekend, there were several developments in the stories about military plans accidentally shared with a journalist, and on Democrats' political priorities in Congress.
On Today's Show:
Jim New…
Is Writing An Op-Ed Now Grounds For Deportation?
A doctoral student at Tufts University was detained in an arrest that was caught on video and shared widely, and accused of supporting Hamas by the Department of Homeland Security. On today's show: L…
Columbia University Faces The “Prisoner’s Dilemma”
Columbia University agreed to the Trump administration's demands in order to restore $400 million dollars in federal funds, leading some faculty members to protest and take legal action. On today's s…
Just an Honest Mistake? N.J. Rep. and Navy Vet Mikie Sherrill On War Plan Leak
Members of President Trump's national security team accidentally texted detailed plans for a military strike to an American journalist, opening the administration up to criticisms about its handling …
RFK Says Vaccines Are *Not* For The Birds
When it comes to bird flu, the nation's top public health official wants to let the infection burn through flocks to identify birds with high immunity.
On Today's Show:
Apoorva Mandavilli, reporter for…
What Columbia’s “Concessions” Mean For Us All
On Friday, Columbia University's administration agreed to demands from the Trump administration over the institution's responses to pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Columbia faculty members Joseph…
Your Student Loans As The Education Dept. Shuts Down
President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at downsizing the Education Department, leaving many who hold federal student aid with major questions about repayment. On today's show: Annie Nova…
The Threat To Law Firms With Clients Who Challenge Trump
Shane Goldmacher, national political correspondent for The New York Times covering the major developments, trends and forces shaping American politics, shares his reporting on how the Trump administr…
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on Trump’s “Authoritarian Experiment”
With Trump squaring off against the federal court system, which has attempted to block some of his actions, we look at the state of the judiciary branch.
On Today's Show:
Heather Cox Richardson, profes…
Different Interviews, Different Reasons for Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest
The federal government has issued a list of demands to Columbia University that they say it must comply with in order to restore hundreds of millions of dollars of funding
On Today's Show:
Jake Offenha…
David Sanger on 50 Days of The Trump World Order
On today's show: David Sanger, White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times and the author of New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defen…
Legal Analysis of the Columbia Protester Deportation Case
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detailed Mahmoud Khalil—a legal permanent resident with a green card and prominent student-activist-turned-negotiator in pro-Palestine demonstration…
Hiding Climate and Other Pollution Data
President Trump's U.S. Department of Agriculture has purged the agency's website of information related to climate change, extreme weather resilience and sustainable farming practices.
On Today's Sho…
NPR’s Stephen Fowler Compares DOGE Claims to Actual Receipts
Elon Musk and DOGE are slashing the size of the federal workforce in what they say will bring big savings to taxpayers.
On Today's Show:
Stephen Fowler, political reporter with NPR's Washington desk, …
Giridharadas vs. Carville on How Dems Should Respond to Trump
After 6 weeks of the new Trump administration, different parts of the political left are calling for different postures in opposing it.
On Today's Show:
Anand Giridharadas, journalist, publisher of th…
Did Elissa Slotkin Show Other Democrats How To Respond To Trump Last Night?
After President Donald Trump delivered his address to joint session of Congress, we explore how the Democratic senator from Michigan responded.
On Today's Show:
Kadia Goba, congressional reporter for S…