Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Author: WNYC Studios Language: English Episodes: 50
Each weekday, Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast from WNYC Studios offers a necessary pause in the news cycle. Instead of rapid-fire takes, Brian facilitates nuanced discussions that go beyond the headlines, focusing on how policy and political decisions directly shape our communities and lives. You'll hear from a wide range of voices-including policymakers, journalists, experts, and callers from across the nation-who engage in substantive dialogue that clarifies complex issues. This podcast is built on the belief that understanding precedes meaningful action. Tuning in feels like gaining a deeper, more contextual grasp of the day's most pressing events, delivered with a sense of civility and curiosity often missing from political discourse. It’s a daily resource for anyone looking to replace noise with insight and to participate in a more informed public conversation. The consistent, thoughtful approach makes this a standout listen for those who want their daily news accompanied by reflection and perspective.
Episodes
Trump’s economic 'D-Day' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:40
The cease-fire in the Iran war expires as Pres. Trump threatens an "economic D-Day" in an effort to gain leverage in the conflict. On Today's Show:Yeganeh Torbati, the Iran correspondent for The New York Times based in I…
China's growing favorability around the world [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:08
For the first time, China was viewed more positively than the U.S. globally in a recent Pew report. A foreign policy expert from the Council of Foreign Relations offers analysis.
Heritage Foundation defector on 'crackup' of Project 2025 think tank [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:18
As part of a 3-part series on the divisions within political movements, we explore divisions within the conservative movement, through the lens of the Heritage Foundation, a think tank with a number of recent high-profil…
David Hogg on next-gen Dem politics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:29
As we continue our series about internal divisions within different political groups, today, a look at the Democratic Party.
DSA platform vs. DSA politicians [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:02
With the DSA having a "moment," we look at the differencess between the national party platform and the candidates winning elections.
Loving and hating the word 'woke' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:30
Over the past decade, the common meaning of the word 'woke' has fluctuated between "social consciousness" and "performative sensitivity."
Loving and hating the word “moderate” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:32
With the midterms approaching, and intra-party debates about how far to push their agendas, we explore what it means to be politically 'moderate.'