Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 192
- Years Active
- 2025
How Can Trump's Isolationism Include Annexing the Panama Canal or Buying Greenland?
President-elect Donald Trump's brand of "America First" foreign policy seems at odds with his recent statements about the US's posture toward Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal.
On Today's Show:
Ja…
Here Is This Year’s Lehrer Prize For Community Well-Being Topic
This year, the Lehrer Prize for Community Well-Being will honor people whose work supports transgender children and their families.
On Today's Show:
Listeners call in to nominate the people and organiz…
Trump Says Some Americans Do Not Actually Exist
President-elect Trump has indicated that under his administration, the federal government would only recognize "male" and "female" genders.
On Today's Show:
Jonathan Lemire, co-host of MSNBC’s Mornin…
First Amendment Litigator On Trump’s Media Lawsuits
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 latte…
Sen. Gillibrand Wants Biden To Declare The Equal Rights Amendment Ratified
On today's show: New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand takes some questions about the week's news, including the looming government shutdown, the Equal Rights Amendment, and the drone situation.
The Pentagon and NYPD: The Drones People Are Seeing Are Not A Risk
A series of unidentified drones have been reportedly flying over the tri-state area, leading to confusion, concern, conspiracy theories.
On Today's Show:
Andrew Tangel, enterprise reporter covering av…
Here’s Who’ll Be In Charge of Health Insurance in The New House Term
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive has led to public outcry against the health insurance industry.
On Today's Show:
Rachel Cohrs Zhang, chief Washington correspondent for STAT Ne…
Beg Your Pardon, Mr. President: Strong Feelings On Crime, Clemency And Justice
President Biden has issued pardons and commuted the sentences of hundreds of people, on the heels of his controversial pardon of his son, Hunter.
On Today's Show:
Meryl Kornfield, politics reporter for…
The Price of Eggs Meets Freedom Of Speech In The FTC Transition
As president-elect Donald Trump considers his pick to replace Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan, a look at the role of the FTC in the economy.
On Today's Show:
Leah Nylen, antitrust reporter for…
How Health Insurance Came To Be Hated
After the shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, consumers have been expressing frustrations with the health insurance system.
On Today's Show:
Elisabeth Rosenthal, senior contributing editor at KFF Healt…
A Syrian-American Journalist’s Stories of Assad’s Brutality and What Might Come Next
Afterover 13 years of civil war, Syrian rebels have taken control of capital city of Damascus, and president Bashar al-Assad has fled to Russia.
On Today's Show:
Mohammed Aly Sergie, editor of Semafor…
Trump Not Sure He’ll Ever Have a Plan For Health Insurance
We go over the weekend's headlines, including Trump's comments on tarrifs, healthcare, immigration, and cryptocurrency.
On Today's Show:
John Cassidy, staff writer at The New Yorker, talks about the la…
Will SCOTUS Allow The End of Parental Rights For Parents of Trans Kids
This week, Supreme Court Justices heard arguments in a case about gender-affirming care for minors.
On Today's Show:
Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, co-host of…
The Biden Pardon Meets The Coming Trump 'Revenge Tour'
With Trump's second term set to begin in the coming months, how might he use the power of the presidency against his political opponents?
On Today's Show:
Dan Goldman, US Representative (D, NY-10), for…
Actually, The Election Was Closer Than You Think
Domenico Montanaro, NPR's senior political editor/correspondent, talks about the latest national political news from over the holiday weekend, including the latest 2024 election exit poll data and mo…
What Pete Hegseth Has Said About Civil War and Whiteness
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary is facing scrutiny over his views on the military becoming too inclusive of women and people of color.
On Today's Show:
Abigail Hauslohner, Was…
Rep. Malliotakis: Change New York’s Sanctuary City Law
On today's show: Nicole Malliotakis, U.S. Representative (R-NY11, covering Staten Island and parts of South Brooklyn), talks about her calls for more cooperation with ICE by NYC officials.
Trump’s Nominee From Project 2025 Calls For “Trauma” For EPA Staff
As Trump's staff and cabinet picks come into view, analysts are trying to predict the dynamic between his administration, federal bureaucracy, and Congress.
On Today's Show:
Ruth Marcus, opinion colum…
Why Advocates and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are Seeking Temporary Protective Status for Ecuadorians
Jessica Orozco Guttlein, senior vice president of policy and communications at Hispanic Federation, is joined by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY 14th District) to discuss how advoc…