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The Brian Lehrer Show

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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00:29:55

Hochul and Mamdani Propose Universal Childcare for...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/09

Rebecca Bailin, executive director of New Yorkers United for Child Care, talks about Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani's announcement on their proposed universal 2-Care program which would provide free child care for New York City's 2-year-olds, and her work advocating for child care in New York.

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00:25:09

Protecting Kids' Online Safety

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/09

Governor Hochul is backing new legislation aimed at protecting children and teens online. Kris Perry, Executive Director of Children & Screens, unpacks the impact of technology and social media on young people and discuss various legislative efforts to protect kids on the internet.

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00:12:03

Millennials and Their Prenups

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/09

Jennifer Wilson, staff writer at The New Yorker covering books and culture, discusses her latest reporting on how prenuptial agreements are being embraced by millennials — including many who don’t have all that much personal wealth to divvy up.

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00:42:38

'Minneapolis on Edge'

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/09

Rachel Leingang, Midwest political correspondent for Guardian US, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, talks about how Minneapolis is "on edge" after the fatal shooting of a civilian by an ICE agent, which came after weeks of tension between the Somali community and the Trump administration, and Republicans' spotlight of fraud at child care centers in the state.

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00:40:22

Congress Responds to Trump's Foreign Aggression & ICE...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/08

Burgess Everett, congressional bureau chief for Semafor, breaks down the responses from Capitol Hill as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle respond to the Trump administration's moves in Venezuela and public musings about purchasing the country of Greenland.

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00:31:37

Transit News: Fare Hike, Bike Lanes, and Congestion...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/08

Stephen Nessen, transportation reporter for the WNYC and Gothamist newsroom, talks about the latest transportation news including the results of the first year of congestion pricing, mayor Mamdani's announcement on the McGuinness Boulevard redesign, and more.

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00:30:07

Avoiding Fake News in the AI Era

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/08

How do you know when something you're seeing online is real or fake? Craig Silverman, co-founder of the Indicator, a publication that exposes digital deception, offers insight into the proliferation of AI-generated content on the internet and tips on how to identify it.

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00:07:52

The Southern Drawl is Fading Away

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/08

Annie Joy Williams, assistant editor at The Atlantic, talks about how and why the southern drawl seems to be fading away, and what it means to lose a whole regional accent.→ The Last Days of the Southern Drawl | The Atlantic

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00:45:43

Mayor Mamdani's First Week

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/07

Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter and Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent, talk about the latest news from Mayor Mamdani's first week in office, including his controversial decision to rescind two executive orders from Mayor Adams on Israel and antisemitism, his relationship with the business community and more.

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00:21:44

What Happens to Venezuela's Oil

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/07

While the Trump administration has declared its intent of revitalizing the Venezuelan oil industry, Rebecca F. Elliott, energy reporter for The New York Times, reports on who stands to benefit from more drilling in the country.

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00:11:11

Your Odes to the Metrocard

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/07

The MTA has phased out MetroCards in favor of tapping and OMNY cards. Listeners call in to offer their tributes to the iconic yellow cards, which date back to the 1990s.

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00:33:20

New York's Venezuelan Community Reacts to Trump's...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/07

Gisela Salim-Peyer, associate editor at The Atlantic, reports on the scenes from the courtroom where Venezuelan president Nicholas Maduro was arraigned this week after the Trump administration's military actions in the South American country—and the range of responses from New York's Venezuelan community.

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00:13:39

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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00:23:50

Changes to the Childhood Vaccine Schedule

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

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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00:27:06

Mayor Mamdani's First Moves on Housing

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

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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00:44:30

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

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

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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00:32:29

A Recap and Preview of New State Legislation

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

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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00:43:53

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 and former director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, talk about the news from the new mayor's first few days in office.

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00:35:51

What Comes Next for the US and Venezuela

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

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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01:49:10

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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