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Pardons Stir Up More Controversy; Kathy Hochul's...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2024/12/13

Loading...Coming up on today's show: President Biden has issued pardons and commuted the sentences of hundreds of people -- on the heels of his controversial pardon of his son, Hunter. Meryl Kornfield, politics reporter for The Washington Post, reports on the latest pardons, plus the pressure on the president to issue preemptive pardons ahead of Trump taking office, and President-elect Trump's pledge to pardon people convicted of crimes related to the insurrection on January 6, 2021. With the

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Naming a Quasi-Moon

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2024/12/13

Radiolab and the International Astronomical Union recently announced the seven finalist names for their Quasi-Moon Naming Contest. Latif Nasser, co-host of Radiolab from WNYC, and Kelly Blumenthal, member of the International Astronomical Union, explain the phenomenon of quasi-moons, and walk us through the possible names rooted in mythology from cultures around the globe.

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100 Years of 100 Things: New York City Christmas...

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2024/12/13

As our centennial series continues, Valerie Paley, former chief historian at New York Historical, now senior vice president and director of its library, as well as the founding director of its Center for Women’s History, talks about several of NYC's Christmas traditions that date back to the early and mid-20th century, like the Macy's parade and the Rockefeller tree, as listeners share their families' favorites.

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Pardons Stir Up More Controversy

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2024/12/13

President Biden has issued pardons and commuted the sentences of hundreds of people -- on the heels of his controversial pardon of his son, Hunter. Meryl Kornfield, politics reporter for The Washington Post, reports on the latest pardons, plus the pressure on the president to issue preemptive pardons ahead of Trump taking office, and President-elect Trump's pledge to pardon people convicted of crimes related to the insurrection on January 6, 2021.

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The Bills Awaiting Kathy Hochul's Signature

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2024/12/13

With the end of the year approaching, there are still hundreds of bills in Albany awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature, including one crucial piece of climate legislation. Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, discusses the legislative landscape as deadlines draw near.

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Ask Governor Murphy: December Recap

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2024/12/12

Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and editor, and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, including legislation that would prohibit book bans and more.

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Shop Listener 2024: Food and Drink

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2024/12/12

Shop Listener is back for the 2024 holiday season. Listeners call in to shout out their restaurants, wine shops, and other businesses selling food and drinks. Shop Listener gift guide

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Antitrust in the Spotlight

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2024/12/12

Leah Nylen, antitrust reporter for Bloomberg News, breaks down the latest news surrounding a failed merger of two major supermarket chains, and what the future of antitrust enforcement might look like as president-elect Donald Trump considers his pick to replace Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan.

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Antitrust in the Spotlight; Ask Governor Murphy;...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2024/12/12

Loading... On today's show: Leah Nylen, antitrust reporter for Bloomberg News, breaks down the latest news surrounding a failed merger of two major supermarket chains and what the future of antitrust enforcement might look like as president-elect Donald Trump considers his pick to replace Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan. Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and editor, and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy,

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Aging and Caregiving Support

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2024/12/12

Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, commissioner of the NYC Department for the Aging, and Chris Durrance, documentary filmmaker, director of "Caregiving", talk about the need for more support for caregiving for older Americans and the recent BOOM Conference that sought to address the issues ageism and the need for more support.

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Analysis of the Daniel Penny Verdict

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2024/12/11

Jurors found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide. Samantha Max, reporter covering public safety for WNYC/Gothamist, who was in the courtroom covering the trial. And NYC Councilmember Tiffany Cabán (District 22, Astoria, Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, Woodside and Rikers Island) reacts to the news and shares legislation she's working on related to mental health care.

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US Healthcare; The Daniel Penny Verdict; Milk and...

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2024/12/11

Loading... On today's show: Elisabeth Rosenthal, senior contributing editor at KFF Health News, former ER physician and author of An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back (Penguin Press, 2017), breaks down the perception and reality of healthcare and health insurance in the United States, after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO led to an outpouring of frustration from consumers. Jurors found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent

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Bird Flu, Public Health and Milk Testing

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2024/12/11

The USDA recently announced plans to test milk for bird flu. Amy Maxmen, PhD, public health correspondent and editor at KFF Health News, explains why this is necessary, and what officials know about the spread of the virus and what the U.S. is doing to prevent another pandemic scenario.

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100 Years of 100 Things: American Health Care

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2024/12/11

As our centennial series continues, and as the shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO led to an outpouring of frustration from consumers, Elisabeth Rosenthal, senior contributing editor at KFF Health News, former ER physician and author of An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back (Penguin Press, 2017), breaks down the perception and reality of health care and health insurance in the United States over the last century.

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Reporters Ask the Mayor; The Latest From Damascus;...

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2024/12/10

Loading... On today's show: Mayor Adams holds one off-topic press conference per week, where reporters can ask him questions on any subject. Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, recaps what he talked about at this week's event, including the not guilty verdict in the Daniel Penny subway chokehold case. Mohammed Aly Sergie, editor of Semafor Gulf, talks about the latest developments in Syria. Earlier this month, the top United Nations court opened two weeks of hearings into what countries

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Climate Change Hearings at The Hague

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2024/12/10

Earlier this month, the top United Nations court opened two weeks of hearings into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change. Nikki Reisch, director of the climate and energy program at the Center for International Environmental Law, explains the hearings so far and what relief they may provide for vulnerable nations.

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How to Survive Your Work Holiday Party

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2024/12/10

Listeners call in to share tips on how to survive - and maybe even have fun at - their work holiday parties.

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The Latest From Damascus

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2024/12/10

Mohammed Aly Sergie, editor of Semafor Gulf, talks about the latest developments in Syria.

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Reporters Ask the Mayor: UnitedHealthcare Shooter,...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2024/12/10

Mayor Adams holds one off-topic press conference per week, where reporters can ask him questions on any subject. Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, recaps what he talked about at this week's event, including the not guilty verdict in the Daniel Penny subway chokehold case.

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Monday Morning Politics: Economy; More Trump Cabinet...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2024/12/09

John Cassidy, staff writer at The New Yorker, talks about the latest national economic news, including the jobs numbers, healthcare frustrations and President-elect Trump's pick for Treasury secretary.

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