Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 193
- Years Active
- 2025
Are Trump’s Executive Orders A Democracy Test?
The White House budget office ordered a pause on federal loans and grants, only to issue a reversal days later.
On Today's Show:
Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School,…
Dem Senators Wyden of OR and Hasan of NH Grill RFK Jr. on Vaccines and Abortion Rights
With Trump's pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services, RFK Jr. appearing for his confirmation hearing today, we present special coverage of the proceedings.
On Today's Show:
Daniel Griffin, MD, …
What To Know Before RFK's Confirmation Hearing Tomorrow
With Trump ally Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expected to head up the Department of Health and Human Services, we look ahead to his upcoming confirmation hearings.
On Today's Show:
Clare Malone, staff writer a…
Trump and Rubio Halt Most Foreign Aid
Looking back at the first full week of Trump's second term, which includes moves on immigration, foreign aid, and more.
On Today's Show:
Jill Colvin, national political reporter for The Associated Pres…
What Biden and Bannon Are Both Warning About
With so many Silicon Valley CEOs changing their policies to align with the new Trump administration, we explore how money, power and technology have earned certain 'oligarchs' a seat at the president…
How The Feds May Come After Your Private Company’s Diversity Policy
On today's show: Russell Contreras, Justice and Race reporter at Axios, discusses President Donald Trump's sweeping executive order revoking decades of diversity and affirmative action practices in t…
Trump’s Panama Canal Issue Explained
On today's show: Jason Marczak, vice president and senior director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center at the Atlantic Council, and Peter Bergen, CNN's national security analyst, vice presiden…
Pod Save America Hosts on Trump Pardoning Cop-Attackers
Yesterday's inauguration of President Trump began a whirlwind day of executive orders, unofficial speeches and attention grabbing gestures.
On Today's Show:
Jon Favreau, host of Pod Save America, Offl…
How MLK Fought Northern Segregation, And How He Might View Today's Inauguration
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, we present a live event exploring King's legacy, and what the lessons of his activism can offer us today.
On Today's Show:
For the centennial series "100 Years of 1…
Clocks Tick Closer to a TikTok Ban on Sunday
The popular social media app TikTok could be banned for U.S. users starting this Sunday, when a new law goes into effect.
On Today's Show:
Social media reporter for The Information, Sylvia Varnham O'R…
Alcohol's Link With Cancer, According To The US Surgeon General
The US Surgeon General has been raising the alarm about the health risks of alcohol, as well as what he calls the 'loneliness epidemic.'
On Today's Show:
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy talks about …
Julian Zelizer Argues In Defense of Partisanship
Political pundits frequently express concerns about the intense partisanship in our political culture. But could our divisions be productive and useful?
On Today's Show:
Julian Zelizer, professor of hi…
Sens. Cotton and Gillibrand Spar at Pete Hegseth Confirmation Hearing
On Tuesday, the Republican-led Senate will hold confirmation hearings for confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary.
On Today's Show:
Hear lines…
Sen. Wyden On The 'Chutzpah' Needed To Protect Democracy
Another big political week gets underway, as the Senate prepares a number of confirmation hearings for Trump's incoming cabinet.
On Today's Show:
Ron Wyden, U.S. Senator (D OR) and the author of It Tak…
'This Is Your Politics On Solitude'
Many Americans are spending more alone time than ever before. How is that impacting out political lives, and the structures of society?
On Today's Show:
Derek Thompson, staff writer at The Atlantic, au…
Dialogue Is Possible J.D. Vance and Bernie Sanders Supporters Talk
With political polarization at an all-time high, what does it look like for two well-informed people with opposing views to have dialog across different ideas?
On Today's Show:
Ryan Grim, co-founder of…
Zuck to America: Texas Less Biased Than My Professional Fact-Checkers
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that its social media platforms -- Facebook, Instagram and Threads -- will stop using third-party fact-checkers and rely solely on its users to flag misinf…
Biden’s Last Climate Act before “Drill Baby Drill”
What could the future look like for climate change and public health policy?
On Today's Show:
U.S. Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ 6th) kicks off the new weekly series with a discussion of the work …
U.S. Homelessness Hits Record High: Why and What To Do
Homelessness in the United States hit record highs in 2024. On today's show: Jennifer Ludden, NPR national correspondent covering housing and homelessness, and Peter Hepburn, associate director of Ev…
Swing District Democrat On When To Cooperate With Trump
On the opening day of Congress, where one swing-state Democrat stands on cooperating with Republicans.
On Today's Show:
U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi (D NY3) talks about working across the aisle in t…