Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Detalji kanala
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.
Nedavne epizode
1443 epizoda
CDC Says Climate Change Endangers Health But Trump Repeals Rules
In early February, the EPA repealed the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, a landmark regulatory move reversing the determination that greenhou...
Tariffs Shocker Meets State of the Union Politics
Trump's State of the Union address is tomorrow, and with the midterm elections this November, his administration's priorities will be important for th...
The New ICE Directive To Detain Lawful Refugees
On Wednesday, the Trump administration issued a memo directing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to detain lawful refugees who have yet to...
The Colbert CBS Midterms Conflict
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...
Why Bannon Helped Epstein Deny Pedophilia
The Department of Justice has faced backlash from members of Congress and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein following the release of millions of documents...
Sen. Andy Kim on Rubio’s 'Civilizational Erasure'
Americans faced skepticism at this year's Munich Security Conference, after the break with Europe over Greenland.
On Today's Show:
U.S. Se...
Lincoln’s 'Struggle' With Democracy and Ours Today
On a day when we celebrate the United States' most important historical leaders, a look at the fights faced by past presidents compared to the present...
How Trump's 2nd Term Politics Could Impact the Midterms
The 'lame duck' nature of Trump's second term means that midterm politics are different than other years for the GOP.
On Today's Show:
Sus...
Former Columbia President On Universities In A Time Of Authoritarianism
Campus politics have been an important part of our modern political discourse.
On Today's Show:
Lee Bollinger, First Amendment scholar, la...
Can Trump Rx Actually Save You Money on Meds?
Prescription drug costs are a key health policy issue for both parties. President Trump has recently implimented his approach, which he's billed as "T...
How Tisch, Lutnik and Others Appear in the Epstein Files
The latest Epstein files to be released exposed more embarrassing revelations for more powerful men, including the president of Bard College, the (for...
How Serious Is Trump's Threat To 'Nationalize' Elections
President Trump has recently made comments about the integrity of the election system, and floated the idea to 'nationalize' the process.
On Tod...
Paul Krugman on the “Sell America” Trend
How have President Trump's policies shaped the nation's economic outlook after the first year of his second term?
On Today's Show:
Paul Kr...
The Case Against Masking ICE Agents
One of the Senate Democrats' demands for resuming DHS funding is a ban on the use of masks by ICE agents.
On Today's Show:
Atlantic staff...
It's Not Just Liam Ramos: The Hundreds of Children in Immigrant Detention
According to government data, at least 3,800 children were detained by U.S. federal immigration forces in 2025 alone, including 20 infants. On today's...
The 'Rule Of Law' In Minneapolis
Across a number of ongoing stories, the Trump administration has taken actions in the name of enforcing certain laws, while seemingly skirting around...
Shutdown Averted, But Senate Dems Still Bargaining Over DHS Funding
The federal budget us under negotiations again, with funding for Trump's controversial DHS playing a key role in negotiations.
On Today's Show:...
What ICE in Minneapolis Means For GOP Politics
Some members of the GOP are worried about how the Trump administration's actions in Minneapolis could impact the midterm elections later this year.
What Kash Patel's FBI Means For Minneapolis, Trump Investigations, and More
Journalists have spoken to forty-five current and former FBI employees. Many say that leadership is undermining the agency and making America less sa...
What Might Legal Accountability In Minneapolis Look Like?
As tensions continue in Minneapolis between federal agents and locals, what does the law say about how ICE or CBP are allowed to act?
On Today's...
Local Journalist Reports From The Ground In Minneapolis
ICE agents shot and killed Alex Pretti during a protest in Minneapolis, and the Trump administration is pushing a version of events that clashes with...
How Redistricting In New York and Other States Could Impact National Elections
A judge recently ruled that the Staten Island and Brooklyn congressional district now held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R) should be redrawn.
On...
How History Has Seen The Trump World Order Before
As Trump and other world leader meet in Davos, international relations and global geopolitics are at the forefront of our political conversations.
Trump Makes News By Saying He Won’t Attack Our Allies
As world leaders in Davos meet to discuss the future of international relations, many were relieved to hear that President Trump's recent rhetoric abo...
Ahead of Davos, What European Leaders Think of Trump's Greenland Threats
As world leaders prepare to meet in Davos for an economic conference, many are mulling how to respond to President Trump's suggestion that the US clai...
What Trump's Foreign Policy Means For GOP's Midterm Politics
Amid military actions against Venezuela, and a new European trade war over Greenland, Trump's global ambitions could change the political calculus for...
The State of the Justice Department's Independence
Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, co-host of Slate's "Political Gabfest" podcast, Truman Capote fellow for creative writing...
A Reporter's ICE Recruitment Story
Questions about ICE recruitment, vetting and training are being raised, especially after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
...
SCOTUS Hears Arguments on State Bans on Transgender Girls in Sports
Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, co-host of the Supreme Court podcast Strict Scrutiny, and a contributing opin...
Behind the Scenes of the NYTimes Trump Interview
President Trump sat down for a two-hour interview with a panel of New York Times reporters last week which included a question on the checks on his po...
Tensions Simmer Between Minnesota and the Trump Administration
Minneapolis is coping with the shooting of a local woman by an ICE agent, and allegations that federal daycare funds have been misused.
On Today...
Separating Facts From Deep Fakes And Other AI Misinformation
How do you know when something you're reading or watching online is real or fake?
On Today's Show:
Craig Silverman, co-founder of the Ind...
What Maduro’s Removal Means for Venezuelans Here
Trump's military action in Venezuela, including the arrest of President Maduro, could have implications for both Venezuelan and American politics.
Sen. Kim On Venezuela Mission: “This Is All A Ruse”
On the 5th anniversary of the Capitol riot, a local Senator reflects on Trump's presidency and his recent incursion in Venezuela.
On Today's Sh...
Is Trump's Interest In Venezuela Really About Oil?
President Trump has said the US will "run" Venezuela, after a military operation led to the arrest and detention in NYC of President Nicolás Maduro.
Energy Policy Is Becoming Less About Utility Bills and More About The Culture War
Robinson Meyer, founding executive editor of Heatmap, talks about how in the ten years since the Paris Agreement, as he says the "climate story is the...
Student Detained for Foreign Policy Views Speaks
Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi is currently awaiting a court ruling on the Trump administration's attempt to deport him.
On Today's Show: <...
Political Headlines Ahead Of The Holidays
Politics doesn't stop for the holidays. Hear about the latest headlines from D.C. ahead of the pre-Christmas weekend.
On Today's Show:
Jo...
Pelosi: Why 2025 is like 2005, and That’s Good for Democrats
Recently, Nancy Pelosi sat down for an interview with her biographer, veteran journalist Susan Page, ahead of the upcoming 2026 congressional term.
Is There An Anti-Semitism Generation Gap?
With the reported rise in anti-Semitic speech and the recent shooting at a Hanukah celebration in Australia, our guest explores the contours of prejud...