Latest Lehrer Podcast Episodes
NJ Rep. Mikkie Sherril On Abortion Nationwide, And Campus Protests In Her District
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - May 01, 2024 18:21 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsWith pro-Palestinian protests going on in her district, U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill (D, NJ-11) reacts to the news overnight of police arresting campus protesters, and discusses her priorities related to reproductive rights and the National Defense Reauthorization Act.
Should Biden Agree To Debate Trump?
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 29, 2024 17:59 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow would a moderator handle a potential debate matchup between President Biden and former President Trump in order to make the most of the event for voters? On Today's Show: Susan Page, USA Today Washington bureau chief shares the latest national political news, including the White House Corre...
Nicholas Kristof On Biden Blind Spots, Double Standards, Campus Protesters
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 26, 2024 18:58 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsNicholas 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...
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 ratingsMelissa 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...
Where Trump Jurors Get Their News
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 24, 2024 18:11 - 26 minutesOne 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...
Where Trump Jurors Get Their News
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 24, 2024 18:11 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsOne 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...
Landmark Union Vote Succeeds; Union Members For Biden and Trump
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 23, 2024 19:52 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsJane 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 ...
Landmark Union Vote Succeeds; Union Members For Biden and Trump
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 23, 2024 19:52 - 26 minutesJane 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 ...
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 ratingsAs 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 ...
Of Protests and Passover: Noah Feldman on “To Be A Jew Today”
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 22, 2024 21:43 - 23 minutesAs 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 ...
The Cold War Is Over. Welcome To The “New Cold Wars”
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 18, 2024 18:55 - 24 minutesRecent 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'...
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 ratingsRecent 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'...
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 ratingsThe 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...
Divided SCOTUS Might Let Hundreds of January 6th Rioters Off The Hook
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 18, 2024 14:27 - 23 minutesThe 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...
Why Sen. Gillibrand Has A Child Care Bill Specifically For Police
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 16, 2024 19:24 - 24 minutesWhat 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.
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 ratingsWhat 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.
Doris Kearns Goodwin On The 1960s and Today
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 15, 2024 19:12 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow 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...
Doris Kearns Goodwin On The 1960s and Today
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 15, 2024 19:12 - 23 minutesHow 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...
Inflation, Bidenomics, And The 2024 Election
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 12, 2024 16:19 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsThis 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.
Inflation, Bidenomics, And The 2024 Election
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 12, 2024 16:19 - 21 minutesThis 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.
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 minutesWith 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...
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 ratingsWith 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...
New Biden Student Loan Forgiveness: We Explain Who’s Included
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 10, 2024 18:07 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsThe White House says that President Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan could help 30 million borrowers. On Today's Show: Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, national higher education reporter at the Washington Post, shares her reporting and unpacks the details.
New Biden Student Loan Forgiveness: We Explain Who’s Included
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 10, 2024 18:07 - 21 minutesThe White House says that President Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan could help 30 million borrowers. On Today's Show: Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, national higher education reporter at the Washington Post, shares her reporting and unpacks the details.
Why Trump’s Abortion Video Needs Some Follow-Up Questions
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 09, 2024 18:04 - 20 minutesFormer President Trump recently stated that he thinks abortion policy should be left to the states, as many in the GOP are expressing support for a national 15-week abortion ban. On Today's Show: Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, talks about the 2024 electi...
Why Trump’s Abortion Video Needs Some Follow-Up Questions
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 09, 2024 18:04 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsFormer President Trump recently stated that he thinks abortion policy should be left to the states, as many in the GOP are expressing support for a national 15-week abortion ban. On Today's Show: Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, talks about the 2024 electi...
Employment Is “As Good As It Gets.” What Does It Means Politically?
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 08, 2024 17:41 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsObjective economic indicators continue to show a mismatch with the public's perception of the state of the economy. On Today's Show: Megan Cassella, CNBC Washington correspondent, talks about Friday's jobs report, Treasury Sec. Yellen's trip to China, and other national political and economic ...
Employment Is “As Good As It Gets.” What Does It Means Politically?
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 08, 2024 17:41 - 23 minutesObjective economic indicators continue to show a mismatch with the public's perception of the state of the economy. On Today's Show: Megan Cassella, CNBC Washington correspondent, talks about Friday's jobs report, Treasury Sec. Yellen's trip to China, and other national political and economic ...
Biden and Trump React Differently To Gaza Aid Worker Killings
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 05, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsPresident Biden has reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu the humanitarian situation in Gaza had to improve, following the killings of aid workers delivering food and supplies. On Today's Show: Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post White House reporter and co-author of the book, Night...
Biden and Trump React Differently To Gaza Aid Worker Killings
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast - April 05, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutesPresident Biden has reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu the humanitarian situation in Gaza had to improve, following the killings of aid workers delivering food and supplies. On Today's Show: Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post White House reporter and co-author of the book, Night...