Latest Lehre Podcast Episodes
The Labor Movement and Culture Wars in the GOP's Project 2025
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - July 11, 2024 18:28 - 23 minutesThe GOP's 'Project 2025,' which offers a roadmap for a radically conservative government, speaks more to social issues and the culture wars than to the concerns of workers. ' On Today's Show: Steven Greenhouse, senior fellow at The Century Foundation, former longtime labor reporter at the New Y...
The GOP’s New Mixed Message On Abortion; Whitmer’s Dodge on Biden
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - July 10, 2024 17:24 - 17 minutesThe Republican platform was released this week, ahead of next week's national convention. And meanwhile, Democratic politicians remain divided on whether Pres. Biden should be their nominee. On today's show: Erin Doherty, politics reporter covering breaking news and the 2024 election for Axios...
Trump, Abortion, And The Latest Changes To The GOP Party Platform
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - July 09, 2024 18:39 - 23 minutesThe GOP's party platform has gone through some changes related to Donald Trump's approach to politics, and to the way that abortion has changed as a political issue since Roe was overturned. On Today's Show: Jeet Heer, writer for The Nation, shares his take on Republican politics, plus how Dem...
Biden’s Fate Is Up To Exactly 4,672 Democrats
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - July 08, 2024 19:29 - 21 minutesWith pundits and Democratic leaders pushing to replace President Biden on the 2024 presidential ticket, we look at his political future. On Today's Show: Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, co-host of the podcast FAQNYC and the author of Black Ethni...
American Democracy: Where it Started and How it's Going
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - July 04, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutesAs we celebrate the founding of this country on the Fourth of July, and many people are concerned about the strength of democracy in the United States, Carlo Invernizzi-Accetti, executive director of the Moynihan Center, professor of political science at The City College of New York, and author ...
What The UK and French Elections Mean For Europe
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - July 03, 2024 21:01 - 20 minutesIn France and Britain, two major upcoming elections this week are poised to overturn current, long-term ruling parties in both countries. On Today's Show: Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief at The Economist, and Andrew Palmer, Britain editor at The Economist, break down the latest on the UK gene...
What The UK and French Elections Mean For Europe
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - July 03, 2024 21:01 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsIn France and Britain, two major upcoming elections this week are poised to overturn current, long-term ruling parties in both countries. On Today's Show: Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief at The Economist, and Andrew Palmer, Britain editor at The Economist, break down the latest on the UK gene...
Women, The GOP And The 2024 Election
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - July 02, 2024 19:10 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsWe hear a rundown of some new reporting on women affiliated with the GOP, from members of Congress, to candidates around the country. On Today's Show: Rebecca Traister, writer at New York Magazine and author of Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger (Simon and Schuster, 2018), ...
Women, The GOP And The 2024 Election
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - July 02, 2024 19:10 - 23 minutesWe hear a rundown of some new reporting on women affiliated with the GOP, from members of Congress, to candidates around the country. On Today's Show: Rebecca Traister, writer at New York Magazine and author of Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger (Simon and Schuster, 2018), ...
SCOTUS Hands Trump Political Win
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - July 01, 2024 20:31 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsToday was the Supreme Court's final day of opinions, on immunity for former president Trump over his 'official' or 'unofficial' acts while in office that led to the Jan. 6 insurrection. On Today's Show: Aziz Huq, professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School and author of the forthco...
SCOTUS Hands Trump Political Win
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - July 01, 2024 20:31 - 18 minutesToday was the Supreme Court's final day of opinions, on immunity for former president Trump over his 'official' or 'unofficial' acts while in office that led to the Jan. 6 insurrection. On Today's Show: Aziz Huq, professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School and author of the forthco...
Last Night's Debate: An Unofficial Callers' Focus Group Weighs In
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 28, 2024 19:41 - 37 minutesYesterday evening, President Biden struggled at times to deliver cohearant points, while former president Trump pushed numerous falsehoods on the CNN debate stage in Atlanta. On Today's Show: Sabrina Siddiqui, national politics reporter at The Wall Street Journal, offers analysis of Thursday ni...
Last Night's Debate: An Unofficial Callers' Focus Group Weighs In
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 28, 2024 19:41 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsYesterday evening, President Biden struggled at times to deliver cohearant points, while former president Trump pushed numerous falsehoods on the CNN debate stage in Atlanta. On Today's Show: Sabrina Siddiqui, national politics reporter at The Wall Street Journal, offers analysis of Thursday ni...
Questions CNN Might Be Asking Themselves Before Tonight’s Debate
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 27, 2024 17:31 - 26 minutesOn today's show: Peter Hamby, founding partner at Puck News and host of Snapchat's Good Luck America, previews the presidential debate between President Biden and Donald Trump.
Questions CNN Might Be Asking Themselves Before Tonight’s Debate
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 27, 2024 17:31 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsOn today's show: Peter Hamby, founding partner at Puck News and host of Snapchat's Good Luck America, previews the presidential debate between President Biden and Donald Trump.
SCOTUS Rules On Social Media 'Censorship,' Plus, More Debate Preview
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 26, 2024 19:07 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsWe discuss the Supreme Court's latest decision, this one about the limits of government input on social media moderation policies On Today's Show: Errol Louis, political anchor of Spectrum NY1 News, host of "Inside City Hall" and "The Big Deal with Errol Louis", New York Magazine columnist and ...
SCOTUS Rules On Social Media 'Censorship,' Plus, More Debate Preview
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 26, 2024 19:07 - 11 minutesWe discuss the Supreme Court's latest decision, this one about the limits of government input on social media moderation policies On Today's Show: Errol Louis, political anchor of Spectrum NY1 News, host of "Inside City Hall" and "The Big Deal with Errol Louis", New York Magazine columnist and ...
Is Biden or Trump Actually Better To Fight Inflation?
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 25, 2024 18:25 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsWith the economy listed as a top priority for voters in the 2024 presidential election, we explore the candidates' records on money matters. On Today's Show: Jim Tankersley, New York Times White House correspondent with a focus on economic policy, discusses the economic policies Joe Biden and ...
Is Biden or Trump Actually Better To Fight Inflation?
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 25, 2024 18:25 - 23 minutesWith the economy listed as a top priority for voters in the 2024 presidential election, we explore the candidates' records on money matters. On Today's Show: Jim Tankersley, New York Times White House correspondent with a focus on economic policy, discusses the economic policies Joe Biden and ...
Will CNN Cut Trump's Mic And Other Pre-Debate Questions
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 24, 2024 18:24 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsThe first debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump is set to take place next Thursday. On Today's Show: Azi Paybarah, national reporter covering campaigns and breaking politics news at The Washington Post, previews the debate and how each candidate is preparing, plus...
Will CNN Cut Trump's Mic And Other Pre-Debate Questions
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 24, 2024 18:24 - 21 minutesThe first debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump is set to take place next Thursday. On Today's Show: Azi Paybarah, national reporter covering campaigns and breaking politics news at The Washington Post, previews the debate and how each candidate is preparing, plus...
Law Prof Aziz Huq on Ten Commandments in Schools, SCOTUS Gun Decision
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 21, 2024 19:49 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsWith the Supreme Court's ruling on gun rights and domestic violence this morning, and a new mandate in Louisiana to display the Ten Commandments in public school, we discuss the Bill Of Rights in practice. On Today's Show: Aziz Huq, professor of law at the University of Chicago and author of th...
Law Prof Aziz Huq on Ten Commandments in Schools, SCOTUS Gun Decision
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 21, 2024 19:49 - 19 minutesWith the Supreme Court's ruling on gun rights and domestic violence this morning, and a new mandate in Louisiana to display the Ten Commandments in public school, we discuss the Bill Of Rights in practice. On Today's Show: Aziz Huq, professor of law at the University of Chicago and author of th...
What Biden's Executive Order Means For DREAMers and Undocumented Spouses
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 20, 2024 17:47 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsPresident Biden's latest executive action aims to help DACA recipients, and the undocumented spouses and stepchildren of American citizens. On Today's Show: Allan Wernick, senior legal advisor to CUNY Citizenship Now! - the City University of New York's free immigration law service program, exp...
What Biden's Executive Order Means For DREAMers and Undocumented Spouses
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 20, 2024 17:47 - 20 minutesPresident Biden's latest executive action aims to help DACA recipients, and the undocumented spouses and stepchildren of American citizens. On Today's Show: Allan Wernick, senior legal advisor to CUNY Citizenship Now! - the City University of New York's free immigration law service program, exp...
Juneteenth Special: Harriet Tubman Was A Real Person, Not A Superhero
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 19, 2024 17:45 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsThis Juneteenth, we explore the real human story behind the myths about Harriet Tubman, including her spirituality, her relationship with nature, and the disability she lived with while liberating so many enslaved people. On Today's Show: Tiya Miles, professor of history and former chair of th...
Juneteenth Special: Harriet Tubman Was A Real Person, Not A Superhero
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 19, 2024 17:45 - 23 minutesThis Juneteenth, we explore the real human story behind the myths about Harriet Tubman, including her spirituality, her relationship with nature, and the disability she lived with while liberating so many enslaved people. On Today's Show: Tiya Miles, professor of history and former chair of th...
Senator Gillibrand: Trump Banned Bump Stocks. Will Senate Republicans Allow That To Stand?
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 18, 2024 19:24 - 18 minutesAfter the Supreme Court ruled a ban on "bump stocks," how are lawmakers in Congress thinking about the politics of gun policy? On Today's Show: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY) talks about her work in Washington, including recent Supreme Court decisions and President Biden's immigration p...
Senator Gillibrand: Trump Banned Bump Stocks. Will Senate Republicans Allow That To Stand?
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 18, 2024 19:24 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsAfter the Supreme Court ruled a ban on "bump stocks," how are lawmakers in Congress thinking about the politics of gun policy? On Today's Show: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY) talks about her work in Washington, including recent Supreme Court decisions and President Biden's immigration p...
Congressman (and Candidate) Bowman's Stance on the Israel-Hamas War
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - June 17, 2024 18:19 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsThe Israel-Hamas War is a New York Democratic Primary issue. On today's show: Congressman (and Candidate) Jamaal Bowman (D-NY16) discusses his stance.