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The Brian Lehrer Show

The Brian Lehrer Show

WNYC

York, News, Politics, Radio, Arts, News Commentary, Public, Lerer, Media, Wnyc, Bryan, Daily News, New, Nyc, Npr

4.6 • 1.5K Ratings

Overview

Brian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.

4521 Episodes

Wednesday Morning Politics: Midterms, Democrats' Identity Crisis

David Remnick talks about the latest national political news, the Democratic Party's identity crisis and more.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

Ask the Mayor Recap and More News From City Hall

Elizabeth Kim discusses the issues Mayor Mamdani talked about in his first "ask the mayor" segment.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

How Politics Influences What Businesses do for Pride

Reilly Steel talks about the ways that businesses interact with politics, especially as it relates to their public support.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

Affordable Sporting Events

Where do you draw the line at price of sports tickets? Listeners tell us what affordable events they're attending?

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

Albany's 'Mad Dash'

State lawmakers have finally approved a budget; now what? Jimmy Vielkind talks about the work left to do.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Sunscreen Picks

Nancy Redd talks about what to look for in choosing the best sunscreen.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Ask Mayor Mamdani: Childcare, Pedestrian Safety & Trans Healthcare

Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor, takes questions from listeners and talks about the big news in the city.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

NJ and CA Primary Election Preview

Charles Stile offers a preview of Tuesday's New Jersey congressional primaries.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Monday Morning Politics: The Midterms

Susan Glasser and Evan Osnos of The New Yorker discuss national politics and the 2026 midterm elections.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

New Jersey Political News Roundup: Delaney Hall Updates & NJ Primaries

Arya Sundaram breaks down the latest at Delaney Hall and Charles Stile previews the NJ congressional primaries.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Saints for Pride Month

Author Antonio Pagliarulo offers a list of Catholic saints relevant to the LGBTQ+ community.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Ask the Mayor Preview

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will be joining the show tomorrow for his inaugural "Ask the Mayor" segment.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Democratic Primary Forum: Four Candidates in NY-17

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

What the Green Card Changes Mean

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

Meet Mayor Mamdani's Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

Wedding Season Challenges

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

The States and Redistricting

Voting Rights Act and the interplay between state legislatures and the redistricting fights happening now.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

NYS Finally Has a Budget

Albany lawmakers finally passed the state budget, eight weeks late.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

Is ICE Racially Profiling Latino New Yorkers?

Gwynne Hogan and Rosalind Adams talk about an investigation by The CITY of ICE arrests found that more than 93% targeted Latinos.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

Marriage in Context

Stephanie Coontz, offers historical context for the institution of marriage and policies that can strengthen it.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

Democratic Primary Forum: Dan Goldman and Brad Lander

Dan Goldman and Brad Lander discuss key issues as they campaign in the June primary election.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

Mayor Mamdani's 'Housing Plan for A New Era'

David Brand talks about the Mamdani administration's "Block by Block: The Housing Plan for a New Era."

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

Diversity's Long History

David B. Oppenheimer argues that the idea that there is value in diversity in education and politics.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

All of It's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge

Jordan Lauf introduces this summer reading contest from All Of It and Get Lit, six books across six categories.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

Sen. Murphy on Reclaiming the Common Good

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

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Can New York State Get 'Beyond Plastic?'

Former EPA admin Judith Enck discusses her support for a new law on recycling and packaging.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

American 'Participatory Inequality'

Jeffrey Winters, professor of political science at Northwestern University, talks about the history of oligarchy.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

The Knicks Win! Your Stories of Sports Exuberance

After the Knicks dominant performance in the Eastern Conference, listeners call in to share their joy.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Memorial Day; Life Advice; Susan Page; Moral Injuries; The Mets

Memorial Day in History; Advice for Finding Your Life's Work; The Queen & the Presidents; Moral Injuries on the Battlefield and Beyond; A 'People's History' of the Mets

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

Brian Lehrer Weekend: National News With Kai and Carter; Hantavirus Fact and Fiction; How Belief in God Has Changed

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2026

Mamdani's First "Neighborhood-Level" Housing Plan

David Brand discusses Mayor Zohran Mamdani's “South of Prospect Plan."

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

Growing Concern Over Military Strikes Against Cuba

Nahal Toosi discusses what sort of military action might be on the table to force the pressure on Cuba.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

What the Everlane-Shein Sale Means for the Future of Sustainable Fashion

Elizabeth Clin talks about what the sale reveals about so-called sustainable fashion and the limits of ethical consumerism.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

Why New York Bagel and Pizza Recipes May Change

Julia Moskin talks about New York's proposed ban on potassium bromate, which is used in NY bagels and pizza.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

Community Safety, Beyond Policing

Dep. Mayor Renita Francois talks about her job leading the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety, focused on violence prevention.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

Thursday Morning Politics: Barney Frank, Incrementalism, and Aging in Office

Remembering Barney Frank, plus Jonathan Lemire on the latest national political news of the day.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

National News With Kai and Carter

Kai Wright and Carter Sherman talk about recent stories in the news.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

Who Are You Fundraising For?

Reshma Ketkar talks about the work the group We Start Here does to help people organize fundraising events.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

Handbook for Preserving Democracy

Andrew Weissmann talks about the changes to the legal system needed to preserve US democracy.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

Composting Under the Mamdani Administration

Gregory Anderson talks about the sanitation department's work in enforcing the composting laws.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

10-Question Quiz: American History

Author Kenneth C. Davis quizzes listeners on how well they know their American history.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

How Belief in God Has Changed

Listeners share their thoughts on whether they believe in God (or not), and Meghan Sullivan offers her take.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

Spring Cleaning: Cleaning Out Your Parents' Home

Regina Lark offers advice for how to clean out a parent's home, especially when grief is also a part of the picture.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

The Last Days of Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show'

Bill Carter discusses what the loss of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" says about today's media landscape.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Hantavirus Fact and Fiction

Katelyn Jetelina talks about hantavirus, what the risks are and how prepared the US is for a pandemic

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

10-Question Quiz: American History, Part 2

Author Kenneth C. Davis quizzes listeners on how well they know their American history.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Good Things to Start Your Week, Take Two

Melissa Kirsch discusses her work and listeners call in about what's bringing joy and meaning to their lives.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Spring Cleaning: Organizing for Kids

Laura Kinsella, offers advice on how to stay organized despite the chaos of a kid-filled household.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Transit News: LIRR Strike Update

From WNYC and Gothamist's transit desk, editor Clayton Guse and reporter Stephen Nessen discuss a possible Long Island Railroad worker strike.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026

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