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The Brian Lehrer Show

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150 episodes

6 hours ago

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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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 (20/150)

The Brian Lehrer Show

Jim Clyburn's History

U.S. Representative James Clyburn (D, SC 6) tells the story of the first eight Black members of Congress during Reconstruction, and the gap that followed up until his election in 1992 in his new book.

3 hours ago

33 minutes 5 seconds

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Monday Morning Econ Politics

Catherine Rampell talks about the latest economic news, including on President Trump's tariffs and China, inflation numbers, SNAP benefits and more.

5 hours ago

44 minutes 15 seconds

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Marathon Stories

Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and author, talks about why he runs and joins listeners in sharing stories from Sunday's NYC Marathon.

5 hours ago

12 minutes 6 seconds

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A.J. Jacobs Tries Life Without AI

A. J. Jacobs reports back on how AI is already woven into daily life with another take on being a "human guinea pig," going 48 hours without using AI.

6 hours ago

18 minutes 32 seconds

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: ACA Enrollment; Overdose Prevention; Political Halloween

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

2 days ago

1 hour 15 minutes 1 second

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Your Newsy Halloween Costumes

Ahead of Halloween weekend, listeners call in to share their costumes based on news and current events.

3 days ago

7 minutes 6 seconds

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Ken Burns on The American Revolution

Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein talk about their new PBS docuseries, "The American Revolution," which is being released ahead of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, in July 2026.

3 days ago

33 minutes 11 seconds

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30 Issues in 30 Days: Working With Albany

Eric Blanc, assistant professor at Rutgers University, and Michael Aronson, Daily News editorial page editor, debate the mayoral candidates' ability to fulfill their campaign promises, given that many will require action at the state level.

3 days ago

48 minutes 48 seconds

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The Jersey City Mayoral Race

The Hudson County View's John Heinis talks about about the Jersey City mayoral race, where seven candidates are running and a December run-off is likely.

3 days ago

20 minutes 24 seconds

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ACA Open Enrollment Starting

Elisabeth Benjamin, vice president of Health Initiatives at the Community Service Society, discusses next year’s health insurance costs and how the government shutdown could impact open enrollment.

4 days ago

34 minutes 6 seconds

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NJ Elections Update: Obama and Trump Weigh In

Nikita Biryukov of the New Jersey Monitor discusses the latest in New Jersey elections, including early voting turnout and DOJ monitoring in Passaic County.

4 days ago

44 minutes 32 seconds

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30 Issues in 30 Days: Public Education in New Jersey

The New Jersey gubernatorial candidates' visions for public education in the state—and how they intend to fund the schools.

4 days ago

30 minutes 11 seconds

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Following Hurricane Melissa

Project HOPE’s Arlan Fuller talks about the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and other countries, as listeners with friends and family in the area share their stories.

5 days ago

14 minutes 34 seconds

The Brian Lehrer Show

The Young Republicans' Group Chat

Calder McHugh, reporter at POLITICO Magazine, talks about the scandal surrounding leaked messages from the Young Republicans' group chat.

5 days ago

11 minutes 54 seconds

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30 Issues in 30 Days: NYC's Overdose Prevention Centers

A look at the mayoral candidates' stances on overdose prevention centers in New York City.

5 days ago

33 minutes 25 seconds

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City Politics: Early Voting Has Begun

Elizabeth Kim and Brigid Bergin talk about the early voting numbers and other news from the campaign trail.

5 days ago

48 minutes 30 seconds

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Pandemic Preparedness Alert

Seth Berkley, MD, talks about the need for vaccine equity and lessons learned (and ignored) from the COVID pandemic.

6 days ago

26 minutes 57 seconds

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30 Issues in 30 Days: Jobs and the Minimum Wage

Nick Garber, politics reporter at Crain's New York Business, talks about where the NYC mayoral candidates stand on jobs and the minimum wage, and more.

6 days ago

21 minutes 30 seconds

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Call-In for Undecided Voters

Listeners still making up their minds on whether and how to vote share their dilemmas on candidates for any office and ballot questions.

6 days ago

10 minutes 11 seconds

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SNAP Benefits and the Government Shutdown

Due to the government shutdown, millions of Americans are likely to miss their Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP) paychecks starting this Saturday.

6 days ago

45 minutes