Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.
Episodes
China's growing favorability around the world
For the first time, China was viewed more positively than the U.S. globally in a recent Pew report. On today's show, Adam Segal, Ira A. Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies and National Security and Director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program at the Council of Foreign Relations, talks about China's foreign policy and soft power. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.
Heritage Foundation defector on 'crackup' of Project 2025 think tank
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-profile departures over issues like misogyny and anti-semitism.
On Today's Show:Andrew Hale, fellow for international relations, economics, and trade at Advancing American Freedom, talk
David Hogg on next-gen Dem politics
As we continue our series about internal divisions within different political groups, today, a look at the Democratic Party.
On Today's Show:David Hogg, founder and president of Leaders We Deserve, co-founder and board member of March for Our Lives, and former vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee, talks about what's dividing the party, from the fallout over the DNC's 2024 autopsy to the
DSA platform vs. DSA politicians
In part one of a three-part series on the divisions within political movements, a look at the differences between the national DSA party platform and the policies espoused by DSA candidates winning elections.
On Today's Show:Eric Blanc, assistant professor of Labor Studies at Rutgers University, author of several books including We Are the Union: How Worker-to-Worker Organizing is Revitalizing Lab
Winners and Losers in the Big Midwestern Primaries
Some recent primary elections in the Midwest, particularly Wisconsin and Michigan, have changed the landscape for November's midterms.
On Today's Show:Rachel Leingang, Midwest political correspondent for Guardian US, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Teo Armus, reporter for The Washington Post focused on politics, demographics, voters and immigration, offers political analysis of the latest pri
Flock cameras: Public safety or surveillance state?
Over the past several years, a license-plate tracking company called Flock has partnered with over 40 percent of police departments nationwide, allowing local law enforcement to track people's whereabouts across state lines.
On Today's Show: Jason Koebler, co-founder of 404 Media, unpacks how officials, including ICE, are using the technology, and why anti-surveillance activists on both sides of
Loving and hating the word 'woke'
Over the past decade, the common meaning of the word 'woke' has fluctuated between "social consciousness" and "performative sensitivity."
On Today's Show:Jasmine Green, editorial & audience associate at The Bulwark, offers her take on the word "woke," the evolution of wokeness, and how Democrats might re-claim it from its current status as a mostly pejorative term. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz
Loving and hating the word “moderate”
With the midterms approaching, and intra-party debates about how far to push their agendas, we explore what it means to be politically 'moderate.'
On Today's Show:Jon Allsop, contributing writer at The New Yorker, discusses the latest national political headlines and his recent story, "What Does It Even Mean to Be a Moderate?" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info
Watergate anniversary meets Watergate denialism
It's been more than 50 years since President Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal.
On Today's Show:Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst, former Watergate special prosecutor, co-host of the podcasts "#Sistersinlaw" and "Just the Facts" and the author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President (Henry Holt and Co., 2020), reflects on that time and the e
Iran, Israel and others, 81 years after Hiroshima
This week marks the 81st anniversary of the US dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.
On Today's Show:Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist, contributor to The iPaper and the author of many nonfiction books and his latest, a novel, A Capital Calamity (Miniver Press, 2024), recalls the history and discusses the current state of nuclear weapons, especially as it relates to the
On-again/off-again Gaza deal joins on-again/off-again Iran war
The Trump administration's efforts toward peace in Iran and in Gaza both seem to be in a cycle of successes to celebrate, and setbacks to explain.
On Today's Show:F. Gregory Gause, professor emeritus at Texas A&M University offers analysis of the ongoing war with Iran, which he argues has been a failure, so far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o
What happens when AI tech evolves faster than AI policy
Following a recent cybersecurity breech by OpenAI, in which two of their in-progress models autonomously hacked into the AI company Hugging Face, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing for an "AI Kill Switch" bill in Congress.
On Today's Show:Brendan Bordelon, AI and tech influence reporter at Politico, discusses Washington's changing approach to AI regulation amid growing concerns ov
Which way will the Senate battlegrounds go?
What does the most up-to-date polling say about the electoral prospects in states with open Senate races this midterm season?
On Today's Show:Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, offers analysis of the competitive Senate races ahead of this November's midterm elections, and discusses how likely it may be for Democrats to take control of Congres
How global conflicts are shaping this year's midterms
With geopolitical strife in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz and in Ukraine, how could President Trump's global posture impact the upcoming midterm elections?
On Today's Show:Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morning Joe on MSNOW; writer for MSNOW and contributing writer to The Atlantic, talks about the latest national political news. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo
How Iran and Israel are part of the Trump-Saudi nuclear deal
The United States and Saudi Arabia reached a landmark 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, but within a day, President Donald Trump threw it into limbo by conditioning its approval on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel.
On Today's Show:Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist, contributor to The iPaper and the author of many nonfiction books and his latest, a novel, A Capi
The national implications of NJ’s Non-Citizen Voters
An error in New Jersey led to registering about 6,600 non-citizens to vote, though only about 400 did.
On Today's Show:Liza Weisberg, supervising attorney at the ACLU of New Jersey where she focuses on democracy and voting rights, talks about the incident, and what it tells us about election security more broadly, and Mike Hayes, WNYC and Gothamist's New Jersey politics reporter and the author of
Hegseth’s Testosterone Test, Trump’s CDC Pick
Do higher levels of testosterone make for more effective soldiers? Pete Hegseth thinks so.
On Today's Show:Jeremy Faust, emergency medicine physician, public health researcher and author of the Inside Medicine Substack, talks about the confirmation hearing for the potential new CDC director, and why some senators were surprised by her answers, plus why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requiring
Sen. Andy Kim proposes MediKids to go with Medicare
A local senator shares his legislative priorities and his take on the U.S.'s role in geopolitics under President Trump.
On Today's Show:
U.S. Senator (D NJ) Andy Kim talks about his work in the Senate and the issues in New Jersey, including his proposal for universal health care for children called "Medikids," the war in Iran and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com
What Trump’s 'dud' election speech may be setting us up for
Remarks about the 2020 election last week from President Trump have raised eyebrows for a number of reasons.
On Today's Show:Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones, discusses the renewed push for this legislation, which voting rights advocates say undermine Americans' access to the ballot, plus reacts to President Trump's Thursday night speech on voting. Hosted by Simpl
When ICE tactics lead to shootings
After two separate incidents of fatal shootings by ICE officers, how have the agency's procedures come into play?
On Today's Show:Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR national correspondent covering immigration, talks about the latest on the fatal shootings by ICE agents and current policy directives for the department. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou
DSA congressional nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier on her bio and goals
We continue our conversations with local congressional candidates who are running in the upcoming midterm elections.
On Today's Show:Darializa Avila Chevalier, Democratic nominee for Congress (NY-13), organizer and sociologist, talks about her big win and what her priorities will be if she is elected to Congress in November. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa
Rep. Tom Suozzi declares he’s a 'democratic capitalist.' What’s that?
We continue our conversations with lawmakers and candidates ahead of this year's midterm elections.
On Today's Show:
U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi (D NY3) talks about national politics and his call for Democrats to embrace patriotism and defend capitalism in the wake of DSA victories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe
Look who’s got sympathy for Graham Platner?
What's the state of the midterm elections after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, and the withdrawal of Graham Platner from his Senate race?
On Today's Show:Elana Schor, senior Washington editor at Semafor, talks about the latest national political news, including the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, Graham Platner's withdrawal from his Senate race in Maine, and the latest on tensions between t
How Trump wants to get around SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling
After the Supreme Court held against President Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship, he has pushed the House of Representatives to find a legislative pathway to challenge it.
On Today's Show:
U.S Representative (D NY-6) Grace Meng talks about her primary victory, the state of the Democratic party and where birthright citizenship stands after the Supreme Court ruled to preser
Are the U.S. and Europe better off breaking up?
As the NATO summit is underway, geopolitical questions center on Iran and Ukraine, as well as other conflict zones.
On Today's Show:Drew Hinshaw, senior reporter at The Wall Street Journal, and Joe Parkinson, chief, world enterprise team at The Wall Street Journal, share their reporting on the changing relationship between Europe and the USA under President Trump, especially in light of complicat
Why Dem politicians stopped forgiving Platner
As the midterm elections loom, a look at some key battlegrounds and headlines that could have an impact on the results in November.
On Today's Show:Astead Herndon, host and editorial director at Vox, talks about the state of the midterm elections, including the fallout in Maine after an ex-girlfriend accused Democratic candidate for Senate Graham Platner of rape, a tight senate race in Michigan a
Why the DSA doesn’t run on a Green New Deal anymore
With Democratic Socialist candidates finding successes in elections around the country, why has the far-left party's agenda stopped emphasizing a former tentpole issue?
On Today's Show:Robinson Meyer, founding executive editor of Heatmap talks about the DSA's evolving relationship to the Green New Deal and climate policy in general, as its members keep winning elections in big cities. Hosted by Si
Your July 4th emotional life
Now that the 250th birthday party is over, what are your feelings about country?
On Today's Show:USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page, author of The Queen and Her Presidents (HarperCollins, 2026), discusses the America 250 speeches and celebrations, as listeners share how they are feeling about the country today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information
How Trump made over $1 billion from cryptocurrency
A look at President Trump's recent financial disclosure paperwork reveals a number of lucrative streams of income.
On Today's Show:David Uberti, a reporter covering the intersection of financial markets and the economy for The Wall Street Journal, discusses those financial disclosures, including gains from his crypto businesses, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz
National politics, 1776 edition
Ahead of this weekend's semiquincentennial July 4th celebrations, some historians bring their insights on the Revolutionary era in New York.
On Today's Show:Thomas Wermuth, co-founder and director of the Hudson River Valley Institute and chair of Hudson River Valley History at Marist University, and Iris De Rode, a Dutch historian specializing in the American Revolution, share some of the untold
Supreme Court Term Ends; Birthright Citizenship Upheld
Today marked the final day in session for the Supreme Court, which ruled on a number of key, and in some cases, divisive issues.
On Today's Show:Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, co-host of Slate's "Political Gabfest" podcast, senior research scholar in law and author of Charged: The New Movement to Transform American Prosecution and End Mass Incarceration (Random House,
How Midterms season is playing out in Congress
With Congress back in session, how are lawmakers and their political parties squaring up their agendas ahead of the November elections?
On Today's Show:Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter at Semafor, talks about the latest from Capitol Hill, including the president's push for the SAVE Act and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a
A 'schism' in the Democratic Party?
On today's show: Lisa Kashinsky, national political reporter at POLITICO, talks about the Democratic Party's infighting and its broader implications for the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race as establishment Democrats sweat over some key primary election wins by progressives in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a
U.S. monopolies vs. workers, consumers
One of the key economic levers the government can manipulate are in pursuit of anti-trust policy.
On Today's Show:Alvaro Bedoya, senior advisor at the American Economic Liberties Project and former FTC commissioner, offers his opinion on how the Paramount - Warner Brothers Discovery mega merger will affect everyday people and their jobs, and more on what he calls the pervasiveness of monopolies an
Sen. and Rev. Raphael Warnock on Isaiah in our times
Politics often involves matters of conscience, especially on consequential issues like gun violence, voter suppression and climate change.
On Today's Show:
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock (D GA), senior pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta and the author of (Penguin Press, 2026) draws on the book of Isaiah to offer a sermon on the moral crises facing America, and how to address them spi
Iran deal draft, annotated with David Sanger
An agreement has been reached between the United States and Iran to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
On Today's Show:David Sanger, White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times and the author of New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the West (Crown, 2024), discusses the details of the deal.
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What to know about July student loan changes
On July 1, there will be changes to the student loan repayment system that change the situation for new and old borrowers alike.
On Today's Show:Cory Turner, NPR education correspondent and senior editor, shares what's changing, and how those impacted can navigate the changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat
Trump redesigns America’s birthday party
As the country gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the plans that President Trump has in mind are raising eyebrows.
On Today's Show:Michael Scherer, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks about his reporting on the conflicts over the 250th anniversary celebration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec
What the World Cup means at a time of global conflict
As top athletes from around the world gather for the World Cup, many are representing nations embroiled in military conflict.
On Today's Show:Franklin Foer, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization (Harper Perennial, new edition 2026), talks about the new edition of his book and looks ahead to the start of World Cup. Hosted
Where science, politics and improv theater collide
As trust in science and institutions has eroded, the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is teaching scientists how to better communicate their work to lay people.
On Today's Show:Laura Lindenfeld, PhD, executive director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science and professor of communication at Stony Brook University, explains how improv can help bridge the science gap, and how s
Bill Bradley talks NBA finals and politics
With basketball fresh on everyone's mind, someone with his feet in both the sports world, and the political world, discusses.
On Today's Show:Bill Bradley, two-time NBA champion with the Knicks and former U.S. senator (D NJ), host of American Voices on Sirius XM and featured in the autobiographical documentary "Rolling Along: Bill Bradley" talks about this year's NBA finals, his take on national
Ben Rhodes on America’s defining speeches
Speeches have an important history in the United States, not only for their historical impact, but for their role in shaping a national identity.
On Today's Show:Ben Rhodes, contributor to MS NOW, the co-chair of National Security Action and an advisor to former president Barack Obama and the author of All We Say: The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches (Random House, 2026), tal
What happened this week between Congress and the President
It's been a consequential week in D.C., as some issues, like war powers, have driven a wedge between President Trump and members of Congress, including some Republicans.
On Today's Show:Elana Schor, senior Washington editor at Semafor, talks about the news out of Washington this week, including how some Republican senators are standing up to President Trump on war powers, the $1.8 billion dollar p
Martha Raddatz on heroes she has known and the Iran War stalemate
As the Trump administration continues to use the US military for geopolitical leverage, a look at the work of boots-on-the-ground service members. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
David Remnick on the Democratic Party’s “identity crisis”
Ahead of the midterms, a look at some key races.
On Today's Show:David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker and the host of The New Yorker Radio Hour, talks about the latest national political news, including the latest regarding the midterm elections, the Democratic Party's identity crisis and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes listener questions
The far-left politics of NYC's new(ish) mayor have drawn national attention, and raised questions about the future of Democratic politics.
On Today's Show:
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani takes questions from listeners and talks about this week's news in the city, and other issues important to New Yorkers, including childcare, trans healthcare and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company
Trump wants many green card applicants to leave the country
The Trump administration announced that those seeking green cards would need to apply from their home countries, not within the U.S. as many had been able to do.
On Today's Show:Allan Wernick, legal advisor to CUNY Citizenship Now!, CUNY's free immigration law service program, offers the latest guidance on who will be affected by the change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi
The case for getting involved in state politics
A recent Supreme Court decision weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
On Today's Show:Daniel Squadron, co-founder of The States Project, former New York State senator and author of the forthcoming book The Fourth Branch: How State Government Can Save Our Union (Zando, 2026), talks about the interplay between state legislatures and the redistricting fights happening now. Hosted by Simplecast
Dem divides on display in our Goldman-Lander primary forum
On our radio show, we're kicking off a series of forums for candidates running for Congress in consequential, local races.
On Today's Show:Dan Goldman, US representative (D, NY-10), and Brad Lander, former NYC comptroller and former mayoral candidate, discuss key issues as they campaign in the June primary election to be the Democratic nominee for Congress for New York's 10th congressional distric
Sen. Chris Murphy on solving our 'crisis of the common good'
On today's show: U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., talks about his new book, Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2026), and the underlying crises that have resulted in our current politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi
The Trump Administration's Military Options 'On the Table' for Cuba
As the Trump administration ramps up its pressure campaign against Cuba, a look at what it means for the geopolitics of the region.
On Today's Show:Nahal Toosi, Politico’s senior foreign affairs correspondent and columnist, discusses her latest reporting on how President Donald Trump and his aides have grown frustrated that their posture towards Cuba doesn't seem to be working, and what sort of mi
Barney Frank's argument for incrementalism
Remembering Barney Frank and his recent advice for Democrats.
On Today's Show:
Hear excerpts from our 2015 interview with the former Massachusetts Congressman, followed by Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morning Joe on MSNOW; writer for MSNOW and staff writer for The Atlantic, who talks about the late Barney Frank's advice for Democrats, including his defense of incremental change. Hosted by Simpleca
Andrew Weissman on Trump’s $1.8 billion settlement with himself
A legal expert weighs in on the ways President Trump has used the legal system to evade accountability and enrich himself.
On Today's Show:Andrew Weissmann, professor of practice at NYU School of Law, co-host of the podcast Main Justice and author of Liar’s Kingdom: How to Stop Trump’s Deceit and Save America (Little, Brown, 2026), talks about the changes to the legal system needed to preserve US
Goodbye Late Show with Stephen Colbert (and CBS itself?)
CBS has canceled "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."
On Today's Show:
As the final episodes air Bill Carter, editor at large for LateNighter.com, discusses what its loss says about today's media landscape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trump asked Black voters “what do you have to lose?” Now they know.
President Trump and some of his administration officials have made recent 'gaffes' that could impact the GOP's prospects for the midterms in November.
On Today's Show:David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and an author of the Atlantic daily newsletter, plus author of The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America (Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2025), offers analysis of FBI director Kash
Elon vs. Sam; Plus fighting “competitive authoritarianism”
A New Yorker journalist has been reporting on the AI dispute between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, as well as developments around the new PM of Hungary.
On Today's Show:Andrew Marantz, staff writer at The New Yorker and author of Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation (Viking Press, 2019), talks about his recent reporting. Hosted by Simplecast, a
Getting to yes vs. getting to no nukes in Iran
President Trump has claimed that the US will sign a nuclear deal with Iran, but there are major obstacles standing in the way.
On Today's Show:Nate Swanson, former director for Iran at the National Security Council between 2022 and 2025 and current director of the Iran strategy project for the Atlantic Council, offers analysis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info
Why stocks shrug off inflation and the war
Between the impact of AI on the job market, and geopolitics on the energy market, the current economic situation is a lot to make sense of.
On Today's Show:Kai Ryssdal, host and senior editor of Marketplace, talks about the latest economic news, including recent data on inflation, jobs and productivity, the effects of President Trump's tariffs and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se
Why Democrats could get more midterm votes but lose the House anyway
As the November midterms start ramping up, a look at some recent polling, and some redistricting battles that could impact the outcomes.
On Today's Show:Mara Liasson, NPR national political correspondent, talks about the latest national political news, including what's happening in foreign policy as President Trump travels to China and a deal to end the Iran war is still not happening. Plus, she
She named 'critical race theory' and 'intersectionality' and would like to explain
As academic terms like "critical race theory" have been reshaped by their use in political spheres, a conversation with someone who helped originate those ideas.
On Today's Show:
Civil rights scholar Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, co-founder and executive director of the African American Policy Forum, founder and executive director of the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Col
Now what? Janai Nelson after arguing the SCOTUS voting rights case
Today, SCOTUS released a decision in a gerrymandering case in Virginia, blocking Democrats from an election map with 4 more likely blue districts.
On Today's Show:Janai Nelson, president-director counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, talks about the implications of the Supreme Court's decision in Callais v. Louisiana, which they say gutted the Voting Rights Act. Plus, her reaction to the news
Abortion pill rights, voting rights and the constitution according to Melissa Murray
Yesterday, the Supreme Court temporarily reinstated a Food and Drug Administration rule allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed via telemedicine.
On Today's Show: Melissa Murray, NYU law professor, co-host of the podcast Strict Scrutiny, MSNOW commentator and the author of The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader (Simon & Schuster, 2026), e
Did SCOTUS revive Jim Crow districting?
The Supreme Court's recent voting rights decision could fundementally change not only the nation's electoral landscape, but how the maps themselves are drawn.
On Today's Show:Nick Corasaniti, New York Times reporter covering national politics, with a focus on voting and elections, talks about the possibility of "endless redistricting wars," and how this may affect this year's midterm elections and
What TPS recipients might experience if they're sent back to Haiti
The Supreme Court heard arguments on two cases where the Trump administration is attempting to end TPS, or Temporary Protected Status, for thousands of Haitians and Syrians living in the US.
On Today's Show: Ciarán Donnelly, senior vice president for International Programs at International Rescue Committee, and Daniel Berlin, policy director of Protection Pathways at the International Rescue Comm
SCOTUS considers mass deportation of people here legally
The Supreme Court was busy today, hearing oral arguments over an immigration case, and issuing opinions on a number of other issues.
On Today's Show:Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, co-host of Slate's "Political Gabfest" podcast, Truman Capote fellow for creative writing and law at Yale Law School and author of Charged (Random House, 2019), offers legal analysis of toda
Sen. Cory Booker: The 60 day war gives Congress a chance
With an abundance of national news, a look at how Democrats in the Congress are thinking about the nation's priorities.
On Today's Show:
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D, NJ), author of Stand (St. Martin’s Press, 2026), talks about his ongoing efforts to gain support for a war powers resolution to stop the war in Iran and the approaching 60-day deadline, plus other national news. Hosted by Simplecast,
How the president and White House correspondents are now more like you
Should the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner be thought of as an assassination attempt, or an attempted mass shooting?
On Today's Show:Brian Stelter, chief media analyst for CNN Worldwide, lead author of the Reliable Sources newsletter and the author of several books, including Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for America (Atria/One Signal Pub
Weekend Special: NYC Mayor Mamdani’s First 100ish Days, and Lessons from LaGuardia
Mayor Mamdani's populist politics and affordability agenda have brought him national attention, as well as comparisons to his predecessor, Fiorello La Guardia.
On Today's Show:
We present a live conversation in The Greene Space with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and WNYC’s Senior Politics Reporter Brigid Bergin, about his first months in office, what he has accomplished so far, and what comes next. H
Debate: Should Dems appear with Hasan Piker?
A debate is underway among Democratic party leaders over whether to engage with influential, controversial streamer Hasan Piker.
On Today's Show:Jonathan Cowan, co-founder and president of the centrist think tank Third Way, and Daniel Denvir, journalist, host of the Jacobin podcast The Dig, and author of All-American Nativism (Verso Books, 2020), address Piker's statements and debate whether or no
Just say yes to psychedelics research
President Trump has signed an executive order in support of research into whether psychedelic drugs could be used in mental health treatments.
On Today's Show:Frederick S. Barrett, director of the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and professor of the Neuropsychopharmacology of Consciousness in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Inflation, Iran, Israel and the midterm elections
With congressional elections coming up in November, how are certain national (and international) issues impacting the polls?
On Today's Show:David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, talks about early indications for the upcoming midterm elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle
Europe’s leaders pledge to not forget Ukraine
With the war in Iran taking up much geopolitical attention, how has focus changed on other conflicts of global importance?
On Today's Show:Steven Erlanger, chief diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times, covering Europe, discusses his reporting on how European leaders are trying to keep the focus on helping Ukraine, even as the war with Iran is diverting attention and resources. Hosted by S
What Viktor Orbán's loss in Hungry could mean for Vance in 2028
JD Vance is in the spotlight after a number of international stories involving the vice president.
On Today's Show:Eli Stokols, White House and foreign affairs correspondent at Politico, talks about the politics of Viktor Orbán's loss and the implications for the White House and MAGA world.
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Vance vs. Pope Leo on what’s a just war
In a now-deleted social media post, President Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus. He has also recently attacked Pope Leo XIV.
On Today's Show:Robert P. Jones, president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the author of the forthcoming Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation After the Christian Turn Against Democracy (St. Martin's, 2026), talk
“Voluntary intoxication” and the Swalwell allegations
Explosive reporting in the San Francisco Chronicle made public sexual assault allegations against California Representative (and erstwhile candidate for governor) Eric Swalwell.
On Today's Show:Jane Manning, director at Women's Equal Justice and former sex crimes prosecutor, explains why the Manhattan D.A. is investigating him, and how this case may shed light on what she says are New York's antiq
Why did Melania weigh in on the Epstein files?
Prompted by unfounded internet speculations, the First Lady made a public statement last week that she had no ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
On Today's Show:Vicky Ward, investigative journalist, host of the Chasing Ghislaine podcast and author of books including Kushner, Inc. (St. Martin's Press, 2019) and, with James Patterson, The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy (Little, Brown and Company, 2025), talk
Has Trump’s war given Iran 'permanent leverage'?
Two days into a ceasefire with Iran, we take stock of how the conflict has reshaped the region's geopolitics.
On Today's Show:Ishaan Tharoor, a contributor to The New Yorker, formerly a foreign affairs columnist at The Washington Post, discusses Trump's approach to Iran, how the White House has 'never fully understood' the war it started, and what it could mean for the success, or failure, of the
What WWII taught us about not bombing civilian infrastructure
There are limits of conflict jurisprudence and how leaders in the U.S., Israel and Iran think about following, or skirting, the rules about what constitutes 'war crimes.'
On today's show:
Former Lt. Col. Rachel E. VanLandingham, national security law expert, law professor at Southwestern Law School, and former chief legal advisor for international law at U.S. Central Command, where she advised on
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