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Nicholas Kristof On Biden Blind Spots, Double Standards, Campus Protesters

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 26, 2024 18:58 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Nicholas Kristof, opinion columnist for The New York Times and author of several books, including the forthcoming memoir Chasing Hope (Penguin Random House, 2024), shares his critique of how he says President Biden has mishandled the United States' role in Israel's war in Gaza, what he sees as B...

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From demonstrations on campus to the NFL Draft

From Where We Are - April 26, 2024 01:14 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On today’s show we recap three of the most important happenings on campus following yesterday's protest, discuss where Trojans will be picked in the NFL Draft and the long awaited return of Reggie Bush's Heisman trophy. All that and more, From Where We Are.

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Has The Supreme Court “Already Botched” Today’s Trump Immunity Case?

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 25, 2024 15:22 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Melissa Murray, NYU law professor, co-host of the "Strict Scrutiny" podcast and the co-author (with Andrew Weissmann) of The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary (W. W. Norton & Company, 2024), previews the oral arguments the Supreme Court will hear on former Presid...

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From Protests on USC Campus to Reggie Bush's Heisman

From Where We Are - April 25, 2024 03:16 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On today's show, we look at the on-going pro-Palestinian protests on USC campus, talk about Armenian Remembrance Day, and explore students' plans after the semester ends. All and that more, from Where We Are.

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Where Trump Jurors Get Their News

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 24, 2024 18:11 - 26 minutes
One key part of the juror questionnaire in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial asked about the prospective jurors' media diets, which showed some interesting responses. On Today's Show: Erica Orden, Politico reporter, recaps what has happened so far at the juror selection and the...

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Where Trump Jurors Get Their News

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 24, 2024 18:11 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
One key part of the juror questionnaire in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial asked about the prospective jurors' media diets, which showed some interesting responses. On Today's Show: Erica Orden, Politico reporter, recaps what has happened so far at the juror selection and the...

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From USG’s Inauguration to Taylor Swift

From Where We Are - April 24, 2024 00:56 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On today’s show we learn about the history of campus protests in the U.S. as Columbia University goes into their seventh day of encampment, hear from incoming USG senators, and find out how Swifties really feel about the new album. All that and more, From Where We Are.

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Landmark Union Vote Succeeds; Union Members For Biden and Trump

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 23, 2024 19:52 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Jane McAlevey, labor organizer, columnist for The Nation and the author of several books, including (with Abby Lawlor)Rules to Win By: Power and Participation in Union Negotiations (Oxford University Press, 2023), reflects on her life's work in organizing and recent wins for labor, and what she ...

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Landmark Union Vote Succeeds; Union Members For Biden and Trump

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 23, 2024 19:52 - 26 minutes
Jane McAlevey, labor organizer, columnist for The Nation and the author of several books, including (with Abby Lawlor)Rules to Win By: Power and Participation in Union Negotiations (Oxford University Press, 2023), reflects on her life's work in organizing and recent wins for labor, and what she ...

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From Earth Day to a Sustainable Fashion Show

From Where We Are - April 23, 2024 01:15 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On today’s show, we look at USC Football, a sustainability event, and a fashion show all through the lens of Earth Day. All that and more, from Where We Are.

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Of Protests and Passover: Noah Feldman on “To Be A Jew Today”

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 22, 2024 21:43 - 23 minutes
As Passover begins, Noah Feldman, Harvard law professor, founding director of the Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law, and the author of To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People (Macmillan, 2024), talks about his new book, inspired by his conversations ...

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Of Protests and Passover: Noah Feldman on “To Be A Jew Today”

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 22, 2024 21:43 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
As Passover begins, Noah Feldman, Harvard law professor, founding director of the Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law, and the author of To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People (Macmillan, 2024), talks about his new book, inspired by his conversations ...

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From the L.A. Times Festival of Books to a Silent Protest

From Where We Are - April 19, 2024 00:59 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On today's show, we cover the student-organized silent protest in support of valedictorian Asna Tabassum, dive into the first conversation between a whale and human and gear up for the LA Times Festival of Books.

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The Cold War Is Over. Welcome To The “New Cold Wars”

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 18, 2024 18:55 - 24 minutes
Recent history has shown how two global superpowers engage on the world stage. What changes when a third nation joins the mix? On Today's Show: David Sanger, White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, talks about what he calls the new 'Cold Wars'—emphasis on the 's'...

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The Cold War Is Over. Welcome To The “New Cold Wars”

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 18, 2024 18:55 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Recent history has shown how two global superpowers engage on the world stage. What changes when a third nation joins the mix? On Today's Show: David Sanger, White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, talks about what he calls the new 'Cold Wars'—emphasis on the 's'...

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Divided SCOTUS Might Let Hundreds of January 6th Rioters Off The Hook

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 18, 2024 14:27 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments concerning the law used to charge defendants for their actions on January 6th. On Today's Show: Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, co-host of the Supreme Court podcast Strict Scrutiny, a contributor with ABC News and a...

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Divided SCOTUS Might Let Hundreds of January 6th Rioters Off The Hook

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 18, 2024 14:27 - 23 minutes
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments concerning the law used to charge defendants for their actions on January 6th. On Today's Show: Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, co-host of the Supreme Court podcast Strict Scrutiny, a contributor with ABC News and a...

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From the USC Valedictorian to L.A. Housing Protest

From Where We Are - April 18, 2024 01:20 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On today’s show, we look at the ongoing discussion around USC's valedictorian, Disneyland expansions, and look into saving endangered tortoises. All that and more, from Where We Are.

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Why USC is canceling the valedictorian's speech

From Where We Are - April 17, 2024 00:51 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On today's show: Hear student and faculty reactions to the 2024 valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, being prevented to speak at graduation, learn about the Taylor Swift poetry pop-up at the Grove, and find out who created the USC Missed Connections Instagram and what will happen to the account after th...

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Why Sen. Gillibrand Has A Child Care Bill Specifically For Police

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 16, 2024 19:24 - 24 minutes
What is on Congress's radar after Iran's strike on Israel? On Today's Show: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) talks about her work in Washington, including the war in Gaza, her bill for child care for police officers and more.

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Why Sen. Gillibrand Has A Child Care Bill Specifically For Police

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 16, 2024 19:24 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
What is on Congress's radar after Iran's strike on Israel? On Today's Show: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) talks about her work in Washington, including the war in Gaza, her bill for child care for police officers and more.

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From Coachella to Trump's Trial

From Where We Are - April 16, 2024 03:19 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On today’s show, we discuss the first weekend of Coachella 2024, Trump's trial, pro-Palestine protests in LA, and students weigh in on the state of the city. All that and more, From Where We Are.

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Doris Kearns Goodwin On The 1960s and Today

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 15, 2024 19:12 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
How are the politics and society of today similar to those of the 1960s? On Today's Show: Doris Kearns Goodwin, presidential historian, author of many books, including Team of Rivals and her latest, An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s (Simon & Schuster, 2024), writes about...

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Doris Kearns Goodwin On The 1960s and Today

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 15, 2024 19:12 - 23 minutes
How are the politics and society of today similar to those of the 1960s? On Today's Show: Doris Kearns Goodwin, presidential historian, author of many books, including Team of Rivals and her latest, An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s (Simon & Schuster, 2024), writes about...

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Inflation, Bidenomics, And The 2024 Election

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 12, 2024 16:19 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
This election year, the politics of inflation will be a key issue for voters.  On Today's Show: John Cassidy, staff writer at The New Yorker, talks about the latest inflation report and how both parties are responding.

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Inflation, Bidenomics, And The 2024 Election

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 12, 2024 16:19 - 21 minutes
This election year, the politics of inflation will be a key issue for voters.  On Today's Show: John Cassidy, staff writer at The New Yorker, talks about the latest inflation report and how both parties are responding.

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From OJ Simpson to Jane Fonda

From Where We Are - April 12, 2024 01:33 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On today’s star-studded show, we remember OJ Simpson’s death, recap Jane Fonda’s visit to USC, and sit down with the founder of Lucky Lou clothing brand.

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Speaker Mike Johnson's Balancing Act Between the Right and the Far Right

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 11, 2024 17:59 - 23 minutes
With Congress facing a number of key issues, we explore the Rep. Mike Johnson's stewardship of the nation's business before the House of Representatives.  On Today's Show: Luke Broadwater, congressional correspondent for The New York Times, talks about the latest congressional news, including t...

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Speaker Mike Johnson's Balancing Act Between the Right and the Far Right

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 11, 2024 17:59 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
With Congress facing a number of key issues, we explore the Rep. Mike Johnson's stewardship of the nation's business before the House of Representatives.  On Today's Show: Luke Broadwater, congressional correspondent for The New York Times, talks about the latest congressional news, including t...

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From $5 Movies to the Sacramento A’s

From Where We Are - April 11, 2024 00:57 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On today’s show, we discuss the Grateful SC event, a halt on dog breeding permits, new $5 tickets for Christopher Nolan movies, and the A’s future move to Sacramento. All that and more, From Where We Are.