Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
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Georgia: Trump Indictment Meets 2024 Swing State
August 16, 2023 12:27 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBSwing-state Georgia will be pivotal in the upcoming presidential election which means the legal process playing out over the outcome of the 2020 election could have a big political impact. On Today's Show: Stephen Fowler, political reporter for Georgia Public Broadcasting and host of the podcast Battleground: Ballot Box, talks about the indictments of former President Trump and 18 others and how they are playing out in Georgia's political landscape.
Why Mark Meadows - And The Grand Jurors - May Have Reason To Fear Trump’s Georgia Indictment
August 15, 2023 17:44 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIndictments were announced overnight in Georgia against former President Trump and 18 others, including former NYC Mayor Giuliani. On Today's Show: Elie Honig, senior legal analyst at CNN, host of the CAFE podcast "Up Against The Mob," former New Jersey and federal prosecutor and author of Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It (Harper, 2023), discusses the charges.
Why Mark Meadows - And The Grand Jurors - May Have Reason To Fear Trump’s Georgia Indictment
August 15, 2023 13:34 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIndictments were announced overnight in Georgia against former President Trump and 18 others, including former NYC Mayor Giuliani. On Today's Show: Elie Honig, senior legal analyst at CNN, host of the CAFE podcast "Up Against The Mob," former New Jersey and federal prosecutor and author of Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It (Harper, 2023), discusses the charges.
Why The DOJ Assigned A Special Counsel In The Hunter Biden Probe
August 14, 2023 17:56 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBLate last week, the Department of Justice named a special counsel to oversee investigations into the business conduct of presidential son Hunter Biden. On Today's Show: Idrees Kahloon, Washington bureau chief for The Economist, talks about the latest national political news.
Why The DOJ Assigned A Special Counsel In The Hunter Biden Probe
August 14, 2023 13:52 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBLate last week, the Department of Justice named a special counsel to oversee investigations into the business conduct of presidential son Hunter Biden. On Today's Show: Idrees Kahloon, Washington bureau chief for The Economist, talks about the latest national political news.
A Southern Take (Not South Bronx) On Hip Hop’s 50th
August 11, 2023 17:46 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBToday marks the 50th anniversary of the 'Back To School Jam' in the Bronx that helped launch hip hop culture into global popularity. On Today's Show: Joycelyn Wilson, assistant professor of hip-hop studies and digital media at Georgia Tech, explains the long relationship between hip hop, its artists, and politics.
A Southern Take (Not South Bronx) On Hip Hop’s 50th
August 11, 2023 12:39 - 20 minutes - 19 MBToday marks the 50th anniversary of the 'Back To School Jam' in the Bronx that helped launch hip hop culture into global popularity. On Today's Show: Joycelyn Wilson, assistant professor of hip-hop studies and digital media at Georgia Tech, explains the long relationship between hip hop, its artists, and politics.
The New Pill, and Some Needed Politics, To Deal With Post-Partum Depression
August 10, 2023 20:30 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBLast week, the FDA approved the first ever pill specifically intended to treat postpartum depression. On Today's Show: Nicole Cirino, MD, reproductive psychiatrist, chief of division of reproductive psychiatry, professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and Postpartum Support International board member, provides an expert look at Zurzuvae, the new medication which could help the estimated 1 in 8 women in the United States experiencing symptoms of depression after giving birth.
The New Pill, and Some Needed Politics, To Deal With Post-Partum Depression
August 10, 2023 14:29 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBLast week, the FDA approved the first ever pill specifically intended to treat postpartum depression. On Today's Show: Nicole Cirino, MD, reproductive psychiatrist, chief of division of reproductive psychiatry, professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and Postpartum Support International board member, provides an expert look at Zurzuvae, the new medication which could help the estimated 1 in 8 women in the United States experiencing symptoms of depression after giving birth.
Direct Democracy on Abortion, Trump’s Direct Threats Land In Court
August 09, 2023 19:39 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBCould more ballot measures be a remedy for partisan gerrymandering around the country? Plus, some legal analysis of former President Trump's direct threats. On Today's Show: Kate Shaw, law professor at Cardozo Law School, ABC Supreme Court contributor and cohost of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, breaks down the latest legal investigations into Trump's business and political careers.
Direct Democracy on Abortion, Trump’s Direct Threats Land In Court
August 09, 2023 15:19 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBCould more ballot measures be a remedy for partisan gerrymandering around the country? Plus, some legal analysis of former President Trump's direct threats. On Today's Show: Kate Shaw, law professor at Cardozo Law School, ABC Supreme Court contributor and cohost of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, breaks down the latest legal investigations into Trump's business and political careers.
Ohio’s Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Read Out Loud and Explained
August 08, 2023 20:01 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBVoters go to the polls today in Ohio to decide whether future ballot initiatives will need a 60%, rather than a simple, majority, which could impact upcoming abortion protection measures. On Today's Show: Rachel Cohen, senior policy reporter at Vox, and Haley BeMiller, state government and politics reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, explain what's at stake in Ohio and nationally.
Ohio’s Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Read Out Loud and Explained
August 08, 2023 13:45 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBVoters go to the polls today in Ohio to decide whether future ballot initiatives will need a 60%, rather than a simple, majority, which could impact upcoming abortion protection measures. On Today's Show: Rachel Cohen, senior policy reporter at Vox, and Haley BeMiller, state government and politics reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, explain what's at stake in Ohio and nationally.
Charlie Sykes on Trump’s 'I’m Coming After You' Threat and The Republican Primaries
August 07, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWith charges officially filed against former President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection, how are conservatives, including his voters, thinking about his 2024 campaign? On Today's Show: Charlie Sykes, founder and editor-at-large and host of a podcast at The Bulwark, MSNBC contributor and author of How the Right Lost Its Mind (St. Martin's Press, 2017), discusses the politics of former President Donald Trump's latest indictment.
Charlie Sykes on Trump’s 'I’m Coming After You' Threat and The Republican Primaries
August 07, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBWith charges officially filed against former President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection, how are conservatives, including his voters, thinking about his 2024 campaign? On Today's Show: Charlie Sykes, founder and editor-at-large and host of a podcast at The Bulwark, MSNBC contributor and author of How the Right Lost Its Mind (St. Martin's Press, 2017), discusses the politics of former President Donald Trump's latest indictment.
A Special Reading Of The Special Counsel's Trump Indictment
August 04, 2023 18:28 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBFriday Special: We present longform readings of key excerpts from the Trump indictment, plus analysis from legal experts. On Today's Show: Hear portions of the indictment read aloud by WNYC host Tiffany Hanssen, Kai Wright, host of WNYC's Notes from America, Micah Loewinger, correspondent for WNYC's On the Media, Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation and host of its new podcast Contempt of Court and the author of Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution (The ...
A Special Reading Of The Special Counsel's Trump Indictment
August 04, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBFriday Special: We present longform readings of key excerpts from the Trump indictment, plus analysis from legal experts. On Today's Show: Hear portions of the indictment read aloud by WNYC host Tiffany Hanssen, Kai Wright, host of WNYC's Notes from America, Micah Loewinger, correspondent for WNYC's On the Media, Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation and host of its new podcast Contempt of Court and the author of Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution (The ...
Mainstream American Jewish Groups Grapple With Israel’s Controversial Courts Overhaul
August 03, 2023 20:45 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBHow are Jewish interest groups in the United States responding to the unrest in Israel over Netanyahu's controversial attempts at court reform? On Today's Show: Ron Kampeas, Washington bureau chief at the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, a news organization, discusses how Jewish Americans are reacting to a controversial judicial overhaul by the right-wing Israeli government. The new law severely weakens the Israeli judicial branch, and American Jewish groups have been quick to respond.
Mainstream American Jewish Groups Grapple With Israel’s Controversial Courts Overhaul
August 03, 2023 16:32 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBHow are Jewish interest groups in the United States responding to the unrest in Israel over Netanyahu's controversial attempts at court reform? On Today's Show: Ron Kampeas, Washington bureau chief at the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, a news organization, discusses how Jewish Americans are reacting to a controversial judicial overhaul by the right-wing Israeli government. The new law severely weakens the Israeli judicial branch, and American Jewish groups have been quick to respond.
Trump’s Jan. 6th Indictment, and the Government’s Burden of Proof, Explained
August 02, 2023 18:25 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBYesterday, Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith released a 45-page, 4-count indictment against former President Trump for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. On Today's Show: Andrew Weissmann, professor of criminal and national security law at NYU School of Law, lead prosecutor in Robert Mueller’s Special Counsel's Office and the author of Where Law Ends: Inside the Mueller Investigation (Random House, 2020), offers legal analysis of the charges.
Trump’s Jan. 6th Indictment, and the Government’s Burden of Proof, Explained
August 02, 2023 14:12 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBYesterday, Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith released a 45-page, 4-count indictment against former President Trump for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. On Today's Show: Andrew Weissmann, professor of criminal and national security law at NYU School of Law, lead prosecutor in Robert Mueller’s Special Counsel's Office and the author of Where Law Ends: Inside the Mueller Investigation (Random House, 2020), offers legal analysis of the charges.
Why The Coup In Niger Is Also About The U.S. And Russia
August 01, 2023 19:44 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn Niger, a military general declared himself leader after a coup against the nation's first duly-elected president, who was an ally of the West in fighting terror in the region. On Today's Show: Alexis Akwagyiram, managing editor at Semafor Africa, discusses the recent coup in Niger, Russia's presence in West Africa, and the wave of coups that have taken place in the region in the last few years.
Why The Coup In Niger Is Also About The U.S. And Russia
August 01, 2023 15:40 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn Niger, a military general declared himself leader after a coup against the nation's first duly-elected president, who was an ally of the West in fighting terror in the region. On Today's Show: Alexis Akwagyiram, managing editor at Semafor Africa, discusses the recent coup in Niger, Russia's presence in West Africa, and the wave of coups that have taken place in the region in the last few years.
Inside The Latest Legal Troubles For Trump And Hunter Biden
July 31, 2023 17:58 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBA number of headlines broke over the weekend related to the legal troubles of both former President Donald Trump, and the son of the current President, Hunter Biden. On Today's Show: Jonathan Lemire, host of “Way Too Early" on MSNBC, Politico White House bureau chief, and the author of The Big Lie: Election Chaos, Political Opportunism, and the State of American Politics After 2020 (Flatiron Books, 2022), discuses the latest national political news.
Inside The Latest Legal Troubles For Trump And Hunter Biden
July 31, 2023 13:31 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBA number of headlines broke over the weekend related to the legal troubles of both former President Donald Trump, and the son of the current President, Hunter Biden. On Today's Show: Jonathan Lemire, host of “Way Too Early" on MSNBC, Politico White House bureau chief, and the author of The Big Lie: Election Chaos, Political Opportunism, and the State of American Politics After 2020 (Flatiron Books, 2022), discuses the latest national political news.
An Insider's Take on the Downfall of Mid-Aughts Digital Media
July 27, 2023 16:54 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIf we're in one era of content that goes viral online, we're at the end of another. On Today's Show: Ben Smith, editor in chief of Semafor, former media columnist for The New York Times, and the author of Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral (Penguin Press, 2023), traces the rise and fall of digital media upstarts like HuffPost, Gawker and BuzzFeed.
An Insider's Take on the Downfall of Mid-Aughts Digital Media
July 27, 2023 11:32 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIf we're in one era of content that goes viral online, we're at the end of another. On Today's Show: Ben Smith, editor in chief of Semafor, former media columnist for The New York Times, and the author of Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral (Penguin Press, 2023), traces the rise and fall of digital media upstarts like HuffPost, Gawker and BuzzFeed.
Best Economy Ever? Recession Still Coming? Both?
July 26, 2023 18:10 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBOn Today's Show: Peter Coy, New York Times opinion writer covering economics, and Annie Lowrey, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Give People Money: How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World (Crown, 2018), compare notes on whether a recession is coming, or whether the so-called "soft landing" the Fed was aiming for is happening, as the jobs numbers remain solid and the economy rolls.
Best Economy Ever? Recession Still Coming? Both?
July 26, 2023 13:37 - 26 minutes - 24 MBOn Today's Show: Peter Coy, New York Times opinion writer covering economics, and Annie Lowrey, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Give People Money: How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World (Crown, 2018), compare notes on whether a recession is coming, or whether the so-called "soft landing" the Fed was aiming for is happening, as the jobs numbers remain solid and the economy rolls.
Nuclear War Historian Fred Kaplan’s Take On “Oppenheimer”, And “Barbie” Too
July 25, 2023 17:46 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOn Today's Show: Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist and the author of many books, including The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War (Simon & Schuster, 2020), draws on his expertise in nuclear history to assess the historical accuracy of Christopher Nolan's epic new film "Oppenheimer".
Nuclear War Historian Fred Kaplan’s Take On “Oppenheimer”, And “Barbie” Too
July 25, 2023 12:13 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBOn Today's Show: Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist and the author of many books, including The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War (Simon & Schuster, 2020), draws on his expertise in nuclear history to assess the historical accuracy of Christopher Nolan's epic new film "Oppenheimer".
Maya Wiley on Misinformation, Disinformation and RFK, Jr.
July 24, 2023 19:09 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBLast week, the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government held a hearing at which Republicans chose RFK, Jr. as a primary witness on government censorship. The Democrats on the committee called Maya Wiley to counter his take. On today's show, Maya Wiley, civil rights attorney and president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, debriefs her testimony and speaks about the dangers of ignoring misinformation, disinformation and hate spee...
Maya Wiley on Misinformation, Disinformation and RFK, Jr.
July 24, 2023 12:28 - 21 minutes - 20 MBLast week, the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government held a hearing at which Republicans chose RFK, Jr. as a primary witness on government censorship. The Democrats on the committee called Maya Wiley to counter his take. On today's show, Maya Wiley, civil rights attorney and president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, debriefs her testimony and speaks about the dangers of ignoring misinformation, disinformation and hate spee...
Abortion Referenda, Trump Trial Date, Supreme Court Ethics
July 21, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBFriday morning, Judge Aileen Cannon set a May 2024 date for former President Trump's documents case -- before the election, contrary to the his defense attorneys' request, but later than the prosecutors asked. On today's show, Susan Page, USA Today Washington bureau chief and the author of Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power (Twelve, 2021), rounds up the latest news from Washington, including former President Trump's legal troubles, abortion politics and 2024 campaign, the ...
Alison Stewart Says Clarence Thomas Misused Her Book In Affirmative Action Decision
July 20, 2023 18:51 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIn his concurrence in the Supreme Court's recent decision that struck down race-based affirmative action, Justice Clarence Thomas cited Alison Stewart's book about the rigorous and formerly legally segregated public high school Dunbar. On Today's Show: Alison Stewart, host of WNYC's All of It and the author of First Class: The Legacy of Dunbar, America’s First Black Public High School (Lawrence Hill Books, 2015), talks about what she thinks he got wrong and how he misinterpreted what she wr...
UPS Strike Deadline Looms Over The Economy. Here’s Why.
July 19, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThe Teamsters union, which represents UPS workers, may go on strike if a deal is not reached by the end of this month. On Today's Show: Jane McAlevey, organizer, senior policy fellow at the University of California at Berkeley’s Institute for Research on Labor and Employment, strikes correspondent at The Nation and co-author of Rules to Win By: Power and Participation in Union Negotiations (Oxford University Press, 2023), talks about what the union is looking for, and Jason Miller, associat...
The Little-Understood Enormity of Food Waste To Controlling Climate Change
July 18, 2023 18:01 - 22 minutes - 21 MBOn Today's Show: Oliver Franklin-Wallis, author of Wasteland: The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes, and Why It Matters (Hachette Books, 2023) and features editor for British GQ magazine, outlines the cost to the environment of everything we discard, as well as efforts to address the crisis.
Should Citizens Have A 'Bill Of Obligations' Alongside Their Rights?
July 17, 2023 17:47 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThe former head of the Council on Foreign Relations argues that domestic threats, related to civic participation, are more dangerous to American democracy than global threats. On Today's Show: Richard Haass, American diplomat, former longtime president of the Council on Foreign Relations (now president emeritus) and the author of The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens (Penguin Press, 2023), reflects on his time leading CFR, and talks about his analysis that the current big...
What To Do Now About Your Student Loans: Listeners’ Questions Answered
July 11, 2023 20:24 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBOn Thursday, the Biden administration announced plans for a new income-driven repayment plan called the Saving on a Valuable Education — or SAVE. On Today's Show: Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, national higher education reporter at The Washington Post, explains what's in the plan and what legal and political challenges it may face.
Rep. Ritchie Torres On Banning Legacy Admissions And Other SCOTUS Ruling Thoughts
July 10, 2023 18:33 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBAfter an eventful Supreme Court term, in which the conservative majority ruled on affirmative action and other issues, a Democratic congressman weighs in. On Today's Show: U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY15) discusses the Supreme Court.
Why Control Of Congress In 2024 Will Run Through The New York Suburbs
July 07, 2023 19:18 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBAfter playing a significant role in the Democrats' loss of their House majority, New York Dems are taking steps to regain their party's control of Congress. On Today's Show: Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN senior reporter covering Democratic politics and campaigns across the country, and the author of Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats' Campaigns to Defeat Trump (Viking, 2021), talks about his reporting on the efforts of Brooklyn Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, to wi...
The “Class Inversion In American Politics” Explained and Challenged
July 06, 2023 19:18 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWhere do race and class intersect in today's American politics? On today's show, David Leonhardt, senior writer for The New York Times, who writes The Morning, The Times’s flagship daily newsletter, talks about race and class and explains what he calls the "class inversion" -- how college-educated Americans are increasingly likely to vote for Democrats while those without college degrees are increasingly likely to vote for Republicans.
Your Rights and 2024 Politics After the “The Backlash Court”
July 05, 2023 18:57 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB"Our republic is founded on the principle that it will continue only as long as the people keep democracy alive," said Benjamin Franklin. So is the Supreme Court doing that? On Today's Show: Susan Glasser, staff writer for The New Yorker, unpacks the end of a momentous Supreme Court term.
SCOTUS Ends Term with LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Kills Student Loan Forgiveness
June 30, 2023 18:18 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBToday, the Supreme Court ruled on religious freedom and LGBTQ+ discrimination, and struck down Pres. Biden's student loan forgiveness program. On Today's Show: Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation, host of its new podcast Contempt of Court with Elie Mystal and the author of Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution (The New Press, 2022) now in paperback, talks about the final opinions on the last day of this Supreme Court term.
Author Of “A Black Guy’s Guide To The Constitution” Reacts To SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling
June 29, 2023 18:41 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBThe Supreme Court's latest opinion ends affirmative action in college admissions. On Today's Show: Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation, host of its new podcast Contempt of Court with Elie Mystal and the author of Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution (The New Press, 2022), discusses.
Giggly Smoking Gun: We Play And Discuss Trump’s Classified Document Tape
June 28, 2023 18:48 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBHow has the case against former President Trump related to classified documents changed now that a relevant voice recording has been made public? On Today's Show: Quinta Jurecic, fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, senior editor at Lawfare and contributing writer at The Atlantic, offers legal analysis of the indictment of former President Trump.
How Today’s Big Supreme Court Decision Makes A Trump-Style Coup Harder
June 27, 2023 18:10 - 17 minutes - 16 MBToday's opinions from the Supreme Court include one case on “independent state legislatures” and another on what constitutes a “true threat.” On Today's Show: Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation, host of its new podcast Contempt of Court with Elie Mystal, and the author of Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution (The New Press, 2022) now in paperback, talks about today's rulings.
Biden vs. The Smugglers’ PR Machine And Other Migrant Issues Explained
June 26, 2023 18:38 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThe complexities of US immigration policy mean that messaging around safety and border security plays a very real role in the asylum system's ability to function. On Today's Show: Julia Preston, contributing writer for The Marshall Project, traces the crisis at the southern border to its roots in America's broken asylum system.
A Year After Dobbs, Abortion Numbers and Changing Politics on the Left and Right
June 23, 2023 19:30 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBThe Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade one year ago tomorrow, bringing an end to federally protected abortion rights. On Today's Show: Alice Miranda Ollstein, health care reporter for POLITICO, talks about the effects of the Dobbs decision on individuals, as well as on electoral politics, one year since it was handed down.
On Being A “Pregnant Person”
June 22, 2023 19:12 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBThe term "pregnant people," while more accurate and inclusive, has received pushback, claiming that the phrase is overly "woke" and erases women. On Today's Show: For Pride month, Krys Malcolm Belc, writer and author of the memoir The Natural Mother of the Child: A Memoir of Nonbinary Parenthood (Counterpoint, 2021), talks about his experience and challenges as a non-binary, transmasculine parent, and how parenting and gender intersect.