Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

After two separate incidents of fatal shootings by ICE officers, how have the agency's procedures come into play?

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2026

We continue our conversations with local congressional candidates who are running in the upcoming midterm elections.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2026

We continue our conversations with lawmakers and candidates ahead of this year's midterm elections.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2026

What's the state of the midterm elections after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, and the withdrawal of Graham Platner from his Senate race?

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2026

After the Supreme Court held against President Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship, he has pushed the House of Representatives to find a legislative pathway to challenge it.

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2026

As the NATO summit is underway, geopolitical questions center on Iran and Ukraine, as well as other conflict zones.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2026

As the midterm elections loom, a look at some key battlegrounds and headlines that could have an impact on the results in November.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2026

With Democratic Socialist candidates finding successes in elections around the country, why has the far-left party's agenda stopped emphasizing a former tentpole issue?

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2026

Now that the 250th birthday party is over, what are your feelings about country?

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2026

A look at President Trump's recent financial disclosure paperwork reveals a number of lucrative streams of income.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2026

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2026

Today marked the final day in session for the Supreme Court, which ruled on a number of key, and in some cases, divisive issues.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2026

With Congress back in session, how are lawmakers and their political parties squaring up their agendas ahead of the November elections?

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2026

POLITICO national political reporter Lisa Kashinsky on the Democratic Party's infighting and why centrist Dems are "freaking out."

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2026

One of the key economic levers the government can manipulate are in pursuit of anti-trust policy.

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2026

Politics often involves matters of conscience, especially on consequential issues like gun violence, voter suppression and climate change.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2026

An agreement has been reached between the United States and Iran to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2026

On July 1, there will be changes to the student loan repayment system that change the situation for new and old borrowers alike.

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2026

As the country gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the plans that President Trump has in mind are raising eyebrows.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2026

As top athletes from around the world gather for the World Cup, many are representing nations embroiled in military conflict.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2026

As trust in science and institutions has eroded, the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is teaching scientists how to better communicate their work to lay people.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2026

With basketball fresh on everyone's mind, someone with his feet in both the sports world, and the political world, discusses.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2026

Speeches have an important history in the United States, not only for their historical impact, but for their role in shaping a national identity.

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2026

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2026

As the Trump administration continues to use the US military for geopolitical leverage, a look at the work of boots-on-the-ground service members.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2026

Ahead of the midterms, a look at some key races.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

The far-left politics of NYC's new(ish) mayor have drawn national attention, and raised questions about the future of Democratic politics.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

The Trump administration announced that those seeking green cards would need to apply from their home countries, not within the U.S. as many had been able to do.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

A recent Supreme Court decision weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

On our radio show, we're kicking off a series of forums for candidates running for Congress in consequential, local races.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy talks about his new book on the crises—and the cults—underlying current politics.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

As the Trump administration ramps up its pressure campaign against Cuba, a look at what it means for the geopolitics of the region.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

Remembering Barney Frank and his recent advice for Democrats.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

A legal expert weighs in on the ways President Trump has used the legal system to evade accountability and enrich himself.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

CBS has canceled "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

President Trump and some of his administration officials have made recent 'gaffes' that could impact the GOP's prospects for the midterms in November.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026

A New Yorker journalist has been reporting on the AI dispute between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, as well as developments around the new PM of Hungary.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

President Trump has claimed that the US will sign a nuclear deal with Iran, but there are major obstacles standing in the way.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026

Between the impact of AI on the job market, and geopolitics on the energy market, the current economic situation is a lot to make sense of.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

As the November midterms start ramping up, a look at some recent polling, and some redistricting battles that could impact the outcomes.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

As academic terms like "critical race theory" have been reshaped by their use in political spheres, a conversation with someone who helped originate those ideas.

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

Today, SCOTUS released a decision in a gerrymandering case in Virginia, blocking Democrats from an election map with 4 more likely blue districts.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026

On Monday, the Supreme Court temporarily reinstated a Food and Drug Administration rule allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed via telemedicine.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

The Supreme Court's recent voting rights decision could fundementally change not only the nation's electoral landscape, but how the maps themselves are drawn.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

The Supreme Court heard arguments on two cases where the Trump administration is attempting to end TPS, or Temporary Protected Status, for thousands of Haitians and Syrians living in the US.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

The Supreme Court was busy today, hearing oral arguments over an immigration case, and issuing opinions on a number of other issues.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

With an abundance of national news, a look at how Democrats in the Congress are thinking about the nation's priorities.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

Should the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner be thought of as an assassination attempt, or an attempted mass shooting?

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026

Mayor Mamdani's populist politics and affordability agenda has brought him national attention, as well as comparisons to his predecessor, Fiorello La Guardia.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2026

A debate is underway among Democratic party leaders over whether to engage with influential, controversial streamer Hasan Piker.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2026