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New Year's Resolutions That Actually Stick

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/06

Suleika Jaouad, author of a bestselling memoir about her battle with cancer, and most recently, The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life (Penguin Random House, 2025), discusses her latest Substack essay on how New Year's resolutions almost never stick, and how she engages in the pleasures of small rituals instead. Listeners call in to share about the resolutions they made that they've actually stuck with... which may be more like smaller, daily rituals instead of lofty,

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Changes to the Childhood Vaccine Schedule

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2026/01/06

Under Health Secretary RFK Jr's guidance, the CDC has made changes to recommendations for the childhood vaccine schedule. Jessica Malaty Rivera, infectious disease epidemiologist and member of the group Defend Public Health, explains what the changes are and why they are such a big deal for public health.

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Mayor Mamdani's First Moves on Housing

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2026/01/06

On the day of his inauguration, mayor Zohran Mamdani began his tenure with a press conference in a Flatbush building lobby. David Brand, housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, recaps all of the latest housing news coming out of the Mamdani administration including his executive orders, latest appointees, and more.

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Call Your Senator: Sen. Andy Kim on Venezuela,...

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2026/01/06

Andy Kim, U.S. Senator (D NJ), talks about his work in the Senate and the issues in New Jersey. Topics this month include the Trump administration's military actions in Venezuela, the lasting ramifications of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and more.

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Mayor Mamdani's First Few Days; What's Next for the...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/05

Loading... On today's show: Juan Manuel Benitez, professor of local journalism at Columbia Journalism School and member of the New York Editorial Board, and Josh Greenman, managing editor of the journal Vital City, talk about the news from the new mayor's first few days in office. William Neuman, former New York Times journalist and former bureau chief in Caracas, and the author of Things Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse: Inside the Collapse of Venezuela (St. Martin's Press, 2022),

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A Recap and Preview of New State Legislation

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2026/01/05

Jimmy Vielkind, New York State Issues reporter for WNYC, reviews a slew of bills signed by Governor Hochul at the end of 2025 and previews the State Assembly's upcoming legislative session.

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Mayor Mamdani's First Few Days

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/05

Juan Manuel Benitez, professor of local journalism at Columbia Journalism School and member of the New York Editorial Board, and Josh Greenman, managing editor of the journal Vital City, talk about the news from the new mayor's first few days in office.

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What Comes Next for the US and Venezuela

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2026/01/05

William Neuman, former New York Times bureau chief in Caracas and the author of Things Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse: Inside the Collapse of Venezuela (St. Martin's Press, 2022), offers context to the US invasion of Venezuela and capture of its leader Maduro. Plus, he talks about what might come next, as President Trump has said the US will "run" the country, and how oil figures into the story.

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Holiday Best-Of: Freakonomics; Eating Well; 1776; New...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/02

During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites:Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio and the co-author of Freakonomics (Harper Collins, 2025), now in a new 20th anniversary edition, reflects on 20 years of "Freakonomics," its impact and use of data, and talks about what's next. Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health emerita at NYU and the author of many books, including her latest, What to Eat Now: The Indispensable Guide to Good Food, How to Find It,

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Holiday Best-Of: Freakonomics; Eating Well; 1776; New...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/02

During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites:Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics Radio and the co-author of Freakonomics (Harper Collins, 2025), now in a new 20th anniversary edition, reflects on 20 years of "Freakonomics," its impact and use of data, and talks about what's next.Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health emerita at NYU and the author of many books, including her latest, What to Eat Now: The Indispensable Guide to Good Food, How to Find It, and

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Special Coverage: Zohran Mamdani's Inaugural Speech

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2026/01/01

Brian Lehrer hosts special coverage of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inaugural speech, with analysis from Dr. Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, co-host of the podcast FAQ NYC and the author of How to Build a Democracy: From Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to Stacey Abrams (Cambridge University Press, 2024), and Harry Siegel, FAQ NYC co-host, editor at The City and Moynihan Public Scholar at City College. Plus, listeners call in to share their hopes and

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New Year's Day: Mayor Adams' Legacy; Wikipedia's...

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2026/01/01

On this New Year's Day: Ahead of the Mamdani swearing-in ceremony, a look back: Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter; Ben Max, host of the Max Politics podcast and executive editor and program director at New York Law School’s Center for New York City Law; and Jeffery Mays, New York Times metro politics reporter, weigh in on Mayor Adams' term in office and what he accomplished, where he fell short of his goals, and how history might view his mayoralty. Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia

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New Year's Day: Mayor Adams' Legacy; Wikipedia's...

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2026/01/01

On this New Year's Day:Ahead of the Mamdani swearing-in ceremony, a look back: Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter; Ben Max, host of the Max Politics podcast and executive editor and program director at New York Law School’s Center for New York City Law; and Jeffery Mays, New York Times metro politics reporter, weigh in on Mayor Adams' term in office and what he accomplished, where he fell short of his goals, and how history might view his mayoralty.Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia and

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Holiday Best-Of: Colleges; Public Health;...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2025/12/31

During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites: Christopher Eisgruber, president of Princeton University and the author of Terms of Respect: How Colleges Get Free Speech Right (Hachette, 2025), talks about issues of free speech and campus politics at Princeton, and the university's relationship with the Trump administration. Seth Berkley, MD, an infectious disease epidemiologist currently advising vaccine, biotechnology, and technology companies; an adjunct professor and senior adviser to

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Holiday Best-Of: Colleges; Public Health;...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2025/12/31

During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites:Christopher Eisgruber, president of Princeton University and the author of Terms of Respect: How Colleges Get Free Speech Right (Hachette, 2025), talks about issues of free speech and campus politics at Princeton, and the university's relationship with the Trump administration.Seth Berkley, MD, an infectious disease epidemiologist currently advising vaccine, biotechnology, and technology companies; an adjunct professor and senior adviser to the

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Holiday Best-Of: Democratic Socialism; Joyce Vance,...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2025/12/30

During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites: New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani defines himself as a democratic socialist, yet his critics have seized on his leftist identity to paint him as an extremist. Carlo Invernizzi-Accetti, professor of political science and executive director of the Moynihan Center at The City College of New York, and author of 20 Years of Rage: How Resentment Took the Place of Politics (Mondadori, 2024), explains the core principles of the various

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Holiday Best-Of: Democratic Socialism; Joyce Vance,...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2025/12/30

During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites:New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani defines himself as a democratic socialist, yet his critics have seized on his leftist identity to paint him as an extremist. Carlo Invernizzi-Accetti, professor of political science and executive director of the Moynihan Center at The City College of New York, and author of 20 Years of Rage: How Resentment Took the Place of Politics (Mondadori, 2024), explains the core principles of the various strains

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2025 News Quiz

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2025/12/29

Loading... Were you paying attention in 2025? Listeners call in to try their hand at quiz questions on topics like the mayoral race, President Trump, New Jersey headlines, arts and entertainment and more.

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2025 News Quiz: Hour 1

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2025/12/29

In our annual news quiz, listeners call in to answer trivia questions about the past year in politics, culture, and more.

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2025 News Quiz: Hour 2

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2025/12/29

In our annual news quiz, listeners call in for some trivia about the past year in politics, culture, and more.

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