Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

00:21:49

Civilian casualty prevention office defunded before...

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/03/16

As the war in Iran enters its third week, how have structural changes at the Pentagon impacted the U.S. military apparatus? On Today's Show:Dan Lamothe, U.S. military and Pentagon reporter at The Washington Post, shares his reporting on the latest U.S. military actions in Iran, especially what's happening in the Strait of Hormuz, and more.

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00:20:58

Senate passes major housing bill; nobody notices

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/03/13

With President Trump's agenda including massive priorities like the SAVE act, and the war in Iran, a look at recent news from Congress.On Today's Show:Burgess Everett, congressional bureau chief for Semafor, talks about the latest news out of Congress this week, including a bipartisan housing bill that passed the Senate, the president's push for the SAVE Act and more.

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00:22:14

Trump Says War Is “Very Complete;” Hegseth Says “Just...

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/03/12

On Today's Show: David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and an author of The Atlantic daily newsletter, plus author of The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America (Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2025), offers analysis of how President Trump is changing the way he describes the status of the war with Iran, and why his public statements about it have shifted around so dramatically. Plus, Mohammed Sergie, editor of Semafor Gulf, talks about how the war has affected the Gulf states.

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00:21:46

The economics and morality of placing bets on war

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/03/11

The war in Iran has economic consequences in terms of the region's oil exports. But how could prediction markets change the picture?On Today's Show: John Cassidy, staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Capitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI (Macmillan, 2025), talks about his recent story, "How to Prevent Insider Trading on Trump’s Wars" and other news related to the economic repercussions of the Iran war.

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00:21:17

Amanpour on the U.S. and Iran

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/03/10

As the war in Iran and across the region continues, a renowned global geopolitics analyst weighs in.On Today's Show:Christiane Amanpour, chief international anchor and host of CNN's "Amanpour" and PBS' "Amanpour & Company," talks about the recent social and political history of Iran, and the latest news on the war with Iran.

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00:23:12

Did Lindsey Graham “goad” Trump into this war?

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/03/09

Prior to today's war in Iran, the geopolitically powerful nation has been on the radar of certain hawkish US lawmakers. On Today's Show:Sabrina Siddiqui, national politics reporter at The Wall Street Journal, talks about the latest news from Washington, especially related to the war with Iran.

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00:22:28

How the war in Iran could impact the U.S. economy

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/03/06

The war in Iran could have global implications on trade, including the critical energy market, which draws much of its inventory from Iranian oil.On Today's Show:Lydia DePillis, New York Times reporter covering the American economy, talks about how the war with Iran could affect the economy at home, as issues with oil prices, supply chains and the massive cost of the war begin to pile up.

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00:17:42

Anthropic’s AI ethics vs. the Pentagon

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/03/05

The Pentagon is reconsidering its relationship with artificial intelligence company Anthropic, after the company has stated it doesn’t want its technology used in autonomous weapons or government surveillance, and explains the way that AI is reshaping national defense.On Today's Show:Steven Levy, editor at large for Wired, breaks down the latest reporting on this story.

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00:19:16

Texas-sized clues to who will control Congress

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/03/04

The primaries in Texas and North Carolina illuminate some political factors that could be at play in the midterms this November.On Today's Show:Lisa Lerer, national political correspondent for The New York Times, talks about the primary results and issues at play.

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00:14:52

After Serving In Iraq, Rep. Pat Ryan's Thoughts On...

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/03/03

Active duty veteran and now member of the House Armed Services committee talks about the parallels between Trump's recent actions against Iran, and the circumstances that led to the invasion and occupation of Iraq. On Today's Show: Rep. Pat Ryan, U.S. Representative (D, NY-18), offers his take on the conflict, the upcoming vote in the House on war powers and more.

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00:13:00

Could Iranians Really Rise Up Like Trump Wants?

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/03/02

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leaves many questions unanswered about the future of Iran and the region. On Today's Show:Robin Wright, contributing writer and columnist for The New Yorker, talks about what might come next for Iran after its Supreme Leader was killed in an Israeli air strike, as the war continues to widen and the country remains divided politically.

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00:21:32

Anne Applebaum on How Autocrats Meddle with Elections

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/02/27

With President Trump's recent moves to federalize certain election regulations, what do we mean by 'voting rights' and 'election integrity?'On Today's Show:Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, historian and author of Autocracy Inc. (Penguin, 2024), offers her analysis of how President Trump and his administration are seeking to control elections, as well as science and culture, and why.

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00:21:02

Ruth Marcus Is Sad and Angry About The Washington Post

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/02/26

Recent changes at the Washington Post's newsroom and opinion section point a spotlight at the relationship between owner Jeff Bezos and President Trump.On Today's Show:Ruth Marcus, a contributor to The New Yorker and a former columnist for the Washington Post and the author of Supreme Ambition: Brett Kavanaugh and the Conservative Takeover (Simon & Schuster, 2019), comments on national politics and the state of journalism.

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00:19:28

Trump’s 'Perhaps Most Importantly' State of The Union...

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/02/26

During his State of the Union address last night, President Trump singled out a passage about his 'voter ID' proposal as one of the most important priorities for his administration. On Today's Show:Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones, offers analysis of President Trump's State of the Union address, especially his talk of voter fraud and push to pass the SAVE act.

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00:17:51

CDC Says Climate Change Endangers Health But Trump...

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/02/24

In early February, the EPA repealed the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, a landmark regulatory move reversing the determination that greenhouse gases threaten public health. On Today's Show:Pat Parenteau, emeritus professor at Vermont Law and Graduate School and former EPA regional counsel under President Ronald Reagan, explains what happens next, including the many challenges the Trump administration is facing from environmental groups, and how the repeal could impact both health and

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00:21:25

Tariffs Shocker Meets State of the Union Politics

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/02/23

Trump's State of the Union address is tomorrow, and with the midterm elections this November, his administration's priorities will be important for the GOP's congressional strategy. On Today's Show:Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morning Joe on MSNOW and contributing writer to The Atlantic, talks about the latest national political news.

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00:22:03

The New ICE Directive To Detain Lawful Refugees

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/02/20

On Wednesday, the Trump administration issued a memo directing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to detain lawful refugees who have yet to secure permanent U.S. residency. On Today's Show:Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker staff writer and the author of Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis (Penguin Press, 2024), discusses the latest news, including his latest reporting on how the agency's bureaucracy works.

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00:16:33

The Colbert CBS Midterms Conflict

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/02/19

An interview between Stephen Colbert and a Democratic primary candidate in Texas's Senate race has put CBS at odds with the FCC.On Today's Show:Scott Nover, media reporter for The Washington Post, discusses the dispute, and the extent to which the Trump administration can use regulatory power to pressure broadcasters.

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00:21:22

Why Bannon Helped Epstein Deny Pedophilia

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/02/18

The Department of Justice has faced backlash from members of Congress and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein following the release of millions of documents with inconsistent redactions of key names and details. On Today's Show: Vicky Ward, investigative journalist and author of books including Kushner, Inc. (St. Martin's Press, 2019) and, with James Patterson, The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy (Little, Brown and Company, 2025), and David Enrich, deputy investigations editor for The New York Times, talk

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00:23:09

Sen. Andy Kim on Rubio’s 'Civilizational Erasure'

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast ·

2026/02/17

Americans faced skepticism at this year's Munich Security Conference, after the break with Europe over Greenland.On Today's Show:U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D NJ) talks his trip to the Munich Security Conference, how Sec. Rubio's speech was received, and the state of the alliance.

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