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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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00:28:21

Iran is 'Prepared' For War

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/14

At least 1,850 protesters have been killed in a brutal crackdown by Iran's government. Robin Wright, contributing writer and columnist for The New Yorker and author of several books on Iran, explains the political upheaval and why President Donald Trump has canceled meetings with Iranian officials and encouraged protesters to keep demonstrating, saying that "help" from the U.S. is on the way.

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00:41:12

Gov. Hochul's 'State of the State' 2026

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/14

Jimmy Vielkind recaps the proposals in Gov. Hochul's "state of the state" address, where she focused on affordability, and offers analysis of the speech as the governor is running for re-election.

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00:26:48

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Transgender Student...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/14

Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, co-host of the Supreme Court podcast Strict Scrutiny, and a contributing opinion Writer with the New York Times talks about the justices' responses to arguments in two cases involving transgender student athletes, plus other Supreme Court news.

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00:12:34

The 'People's Republic' of Astoria

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/14

The Queens neighborhood of Astoria has recently elected so many democratic socialists that political observers have dubbed it the "people's republic" and a part of the so-called "commie corridor" (which also includes its neighbors in western Queens and north Brooklyn). Naaman Zhou, member of The New Yorker's editorial staff, talks about the neighborhood's political shift and why its voters are so open to electing socialists.→ How Did Astoria Become So Socialist?

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00:18:19

Changes to the Way the EPA Regulates Deadly Air...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/13

Maxine Joselow, New York Times reporter covering climate policy, shares her reporting that found the EPA will no longer measure the lives saved by regulating two air pollutants, and what that might mean for how companies operate, how clean the air is and how it will negatively affect people's health.

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00:18:18

Betting On Everything

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/13

Jonathan Cohen, historian and the author of Losing Big: America’s Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling (Columbia Global Reports, 2025), talks about how prediction markets, where people bet on world events, elections or...almost anything, are rising in popularity, and the risks that may come with these lightly-regulated markets.

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00:38:58

Making Sense of the New Nutrition Guidelines

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/13

Deirdre Tobias, epidemiologist at Brigham & Women's Hospital and assistant professor in the department of nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, talks about the new nutrition guidelines released last week and how they could impact what American health and diets.

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00:34:34

Why New York City's Nurses are on Strike

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/13

Thousands of nurses from three of New York City's private hospital systems have walked off the job over safety concerns. Nancy Hagans, president of the New York State Nurses Association, shares details on what her fellow nurses are striking over and what might happen next in negotiations between the union and hospitals.

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00:26:25

Mobilizing the Mamdani Volunteer Army

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/12

Eric Blanc, assistant professor of Labor Studies at Rutgers University and author of the Substack newsletter LaborPolitics.com, talks about how the thousands of volunteers who canvassed during Mayor Mamdani's campaign could be mobilized to help the new mayor achieve his policy goals.

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00:29:46

NJ's Outgoing AG Reflects on Achievements and Challenges

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/12

Matthew Platkin reflects on his time as New Jersey's attorney general, including what are widely viewed as his successes, like reducing gun violence, and some challenges, including in political corruption in the state that's known for it.

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00:12:32

Dry January 2026

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/12

January is a time many commit to reevaluating their relationships with alcohol. Vox correspondent Allie Volpe talks about what's come to be known as Dry January, and listeners check in with us about their alcohol-free first month of 2026.→ Even Better’s Guide to Drinking Less | Vox

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00:41:19

Monday Morning Politics: The Latest on Venezuela and...

The Brian Lehrer Show ·

2026/01/12

Katie Rogers, White House correspondent for The New York Times, talks about their interview with President Trump and what he is saying and doing with regards to Venezuela, Cuba, and other national issues.

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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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