The Brian Lehrer Show

Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrión, Jr., talks about the city's newest housing plans and the challenges that remain as the city is dealing with a shortage of affordable housing.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

Simon Close shares the music created by this year's winners of All of It's Public Song Project, and previews a concert this weekend in Grand Army Plaza.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

John Cassidy, staff writer at The New Yorker, talks about where things stand with President Trump's tariffs--plus the fed's decision on interest rates and a new jobs report for July.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

Vicky Ward and Jacob Shamsian comb through the extensive history of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes, information about his associates, and recent news involving the Trump administration and this cold case.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

Listeners call in to share if what they see on the various social media platforms has changed, and how what they post (if they do at all!) has in turn changed.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

Sarah Kliff, investigative health care reporter for the New York Times, talks about an uptick in health insurers denying prescription drug claims over the last decade.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

Radley Horton, professor of climate at Columbia University's Climate School, connects the dots between hotter temperatures, wildfires, drenching rains, and air quality alerts.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

Texas plans off-cycle redistricting to add GOP seats before midterms. NYS Sen. Michael Gianaris and Asm. Micah Lasher explain their proposed amendment requiring similar action in response.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

Richard Aborn, President of the Citizens Crime Commission of NYC, discusses the push for gun control to prevent another mass shooting after Monday tragedy in midtown Manhattan.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

Listeners who work outside in the heat share tips for how to cope with the high temperatures.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

The New Yorker's David Remnick talks about his recent trip from Israel, as the country celebrates the recent victory over Iran and confronts the world's condemnation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

Elizabeth Kim talks about how the mayoral candidates are responding to this week's mass shooting in a Midtown Manhattan office tower and more.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

Brittany Kriegstein, WNYC and Gothamist reporter, reports the latest news of last night's shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office tower.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

An uptick in people with side hustles is fueling fears of another recession. Listeners call in to talk about their side hustles and how much more cash they make each month doing them.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Avril Benoît and Katy Crosby talk about the on-the-ground reports they're receiving on the food and medical crises in Gaza.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

With Coca-Cola announcing new cane-sugar-sweetened offerings after pressure from Pres. Trump, Marion Nestle talks about the differences between different forms of sugar and whether one is healthier than another.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Jake Spring, Climate Reporter at The Washington Post, discusses why the EPA is proposing to rescind the "endangerment finding", which justified regulation of greenhouse gases.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Alexandra Svokos, the digital managing editor of Kiplinger, talks about the effects on consumer prices of the new tariff deals.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

Jessica Gould, education reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about the latest steps in, and funding for, implementing a cellphone ban for NYC public schools.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

Elaine Godfrey, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks about her article on ways to extend the pleasures of her vacation into daily life.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

Jeffery Mays, New York Times reporter covering politics with a focus on New York City Hall, offers political analysis of Andrew Cuomo's campaign interview and talks about what Mamdani's success might mean for the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York, makes his pitch to voters as he runs for mayor of New York City as an independent.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2025

Summer Friday: Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson; Broadcasting Legend Bob Costas; Trans Athletes in Competition

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

Emma Wartzman offers the latest on "black spatulas" and how and why to avoid plastics around food, during The Strategist's Plastic-Free Kitchen Week.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Annie Karni talks about how the Epstein story is roiling Republicans and delighting Democrats, and more Congressional news.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Chris Feliciano Arnold talks about his Atlantic article on the threats of denaturalization against citizens not born in the U.S. by the Trump administration and the chilling effect on free speech.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Stephen Nessen and Paige Oamek talk about the NYPD enforcement push against cyclists violating traffic rules, where most summonses are issued and why violations often require trips to court.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Annie Polland and Clint Smith discuss the Tenement Museum’s summer program to help teachers teach Black and immigrant history.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Mehdi Hasan, editor-in-chief and CEO of Zeteo, columnist for The Guardian and former MSNBC host, talks about his experience debating 20 far-right conservatives on the YouTube series "Surrounded," plus news related to the Jeffrey Epstein frenzy, the NYC mayoral race and more.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, talks about the latest news from the mayoral campaign trail, including Mayor Adams's relationship with the border czar Tom Homan, Mamdani's campaign break in Uganda and Andrew Cuomo's social media charm offensive.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Christine Carrig talks about her article in the Atlantic that argues children get lifelong benefits from helping around the house.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

The Texas state legislature has reconvened to redraw the state's Congressional map. Matthew Choi explains why this is happening now, and how Democrats are trying to fight back.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

As the FDA considers removing the warning label from hormone replacement therapy for symptoms of menopause, Jen Gunter, MD, explains the current science and when the risks outweigh the potential benefits.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Richard Buery, chair of the Charter Revision Commission convened by Mayor Adams, talks about the questions related to changing the city's charter that will be on voters' ballots this fall, which will not include a proposal for open primaries.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Angela Matusik and Lisa Cohen, co-founders of the Maplewood Film Society, talk about their efforts to re-open the theater in Maplewood, and explain why they think independent theaters are crucial spaces in small towns.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

Stephen Nessen, transportation reporter for the WNYC and Gothamist newsroom, talks about the latest conflict over a bike lane in Brooklyn, plus why Congressman Jerrold Nadler got into a heated back-and-forth with the US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy over subway crime.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

Brian Stelter offers analysis of all the big media stories, including the defunding of NPR and PBS, CBS's cancellation of Stephen Colbert's top-rated late night show, the latest on Jeffrey Epstein and MAGA, and relatedly, President Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

Surveys show more women than men are working remotely when they are giving the chance. Te-Ping Chen, Wall Street Journal work and work culture reporter, talks about why that is, and how it might be holding women back in the workplace.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2025

Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

Two journalists discuss Project Esther, a project of the conservative Heritage Foundation that aims to suppress pro-Palestinian activism, and Columbia University's controversial new definition of antisemitism.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

Newsday sports columnist Barbara Barker discusses the news out of the WNBA & MLB All-Star games this week: Caitlin Clark's injuries and "robo-umps."

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

Elie Honig, CNN legal analyst and author of Untouchable, discusses Trump’s controversial pick of Emil Bove for the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, offers analysis of Curtis Sliwa's campaign interview and an assessment of his chances in the general election.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

Listeners call in with the news from their blocks, neighborhoods, and communities.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

LaFontaine Oliver of New York Public Radio and Sarah Gilbert of WAMC, Northeast Public Radio, talk about what comes next for small and large stations, following the senate vote to pull back funds from NPR and PBS.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

Justin Schein, cinematographer and filmmaker, talks about his new documentary, "Death and Taxes," which examines inherited wealth and inequality in America.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

Curtis Sliwa, Republican nominee for NYC mayor, WABC radio host and founder of the Guardian Angels, talks about his campaign for mayor.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025