The Brian Lehrer Show

Host Bridget Bergen discusses the rapid evolution of AI with New York Assembly Member Alex Borris, exploring the gap between voluntary corporate commitments and necessary government regulation.

This episode of the Brian Lehrer Show examines how surging utility bills impact the New York gubernatorial race between Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman.

Brian Lehrer and Politico reporter Gabby Miller analyze President Trump’s meeting with tech leaders, which produced a non-binding, "morally binding"…

Journalist Maggie Mertens discusses her Slate piece on the Trump administration's dismantling of Title IX enforcement.

This segment of The Brian Lehrer Show features a call-in discussion on how parents prepare high school seniors and college students for campus sexual assault, triggered by the recent Cornell case.

This episode of the Brian Lehrer Show examines immigration as a key issue in the New Jersey 7th Congressional District race between Tom Kane Jr.

Brian Lehrer and WNYC City Hall reporter Elizabeth Kim analyze Mayor Mamdani’s recent "Ask the Mayor" segment.

The Brian Lehrer Show examines the lawsuit filed by a former Cornell student alleging rape and institutional negligence, featuring civil rights lawyer Alexandra Brodsky.

In this "Wild NYC" segment, host Brian Lehrer explores the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Estuary with urban ecologist Marla Anzalone and Hudson River Foundation director Rob Pirani.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses school segregation, promising a plan to dismantle racial isolation in NYC public schools.

WNYC’s Brian Lehrer examines the military aid to Israel debate between NJ-7 candidates Tom Kane Jr.

David Gellis discusses outgoing UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres' final climate address and exit interview.

Elizabeth Alexander discusses her new book, *Signals Across a Vast Distance*, which explores how art and literature help us navigate political turmoil and connect with others.

This episode of The Brian Lehrer Show analyzes the affordability debate between incumbent Tom Kaine Jr.

Nicole Hannah-Jones revisits her 2016 decision to enroll her daughter in a segregated Brooklyn school, now reflecting on the mixed outcomes in her new essay.

Malcolm Gladwell discusses his new book, *The American Way of Killing*, arguing that the U.

Brian Lehrer opens the phones to hear how New Yorkers survived the recent nor'easter, with callers sharing stories of storm damage, emergency tree cleanup efforts, and disrupted holiday traditions.

In this episode of the Brian Lehrer Show, hosts discuss affordable child care in the New York State gubernatorial race, contrasting Governor Hochul’s…

Ishan Tharoor discusses the Trump-Xi summit, noting that despite a deferential welcome, tangible results were minimal due to China’s leverage over critical minerals.

This episode of The Brian Lehrer Show examines affordable child care as a key issue in the New York State governor’s race between Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman.

Akbar Shahid Ahmed, author of *Crossing the Red Line*, discusses the Biden administration’s failure to constrain Israel’s war in Gaza, arguing that this pattern of impunity continues under Trump.

Chief Meteorologist John Davitt discusses the early-season nor'easter hitting the tri-state area, explaining its mechanics and predicting 2-4 inches…

In this episode of "30 Issues in 30 Days," Brian Lehrer discusses the rules for drawing congressional district lines with Dan Vicuña, Senior Director…

Brian Lehrer discusses the UN General Assembly with David Corn, author of "How Russia Won," focusing on Putin's absence and Trump's deferential…

Brian Lehrer interviews Tim Schell, former WCBS 880 news director, about his memoir, "My Front Row Seat.

Brian Lehrer opens the phone lines to ask listeners how much of their job now involves fixing "AI slop.

Brian Lehrer launches his "30 Issues in 30 Days" series with a focus on healthcare affordability, featuring KFF Health News correspondent Julie Ravner.

Brian Lehrer discusses the NYPD's 13% increase in low-level summonses and rising jail populations with Amanda Jack of the Legal Aid Society.

Sarah Longwell, founder of The Bulwark, discusses her new book, *How to Eat an Elephant, One Voter at a Time*, based on 400 focus groups conducted since Trump’s election.

Anna Salele and Nebraska rancher Shelly Kelly discuss the new National Geographic series "People Trying," which highlights how land and water managers adapt to climate change.

Senator Andy Kim joins to discuss the Iran war, urging a War Powers Resolution to end the conflict and criticizing the administration's lack of strategy.

Launching the "30 Issues in 30 Days" election series, Brian Lehrer and KFF Health News correspondent Julie Ravner examine healthcare affordability.

Katie Honan discusses Mayor Mamdani's meeting with President Trump, highlighting their agreement on Sunnyside Yard housing but disagreement over Haitian TPS revocation.

Host Brian Lehrer and listeners share their personal "signs of fall," ranging from the return of Malto Mars and pumpkin spice products to the first day of wearing socks.

Host Kusha Navadar previews the UN General Assembly with journalist Mark Leon Goldberg, discussing the race to succeed Secretary-General Guterres and the US fiscal crisis at the UN.

Host Kusha Navadar discusses New York State’s plan to phase out Regents exams by 2028, joined by Chalkbeat reporter Michael Elson Rooney.

Climate journalist Amy Westervelt discusses Climate Week NYC and the UN General Assembly, highlighting the struggle to preserve multilateralism amid U.

Host Kusha Navatar discusses a WalletHub study ranking New York and New Jersey as top states for teen driver safety.

Brian Lehrer discusses a new Trump administration rule expanding the "public charge" test, which could deny green cards to applicants using benefits like Medicaid or SNAP.

Reproductive health reporter Shefali Luthra discusses the first lawsuit filed over a death linked to an abortion ban, involving Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the family of Tiara Walker.

Host Kusha Navadar and guest Greg David discuss AI’s economic impact on New York City, noting that while overall job growth remains stable, entry-level tech positions have plummeted by half.

Willie Staley, a story editor for The New York Times Magazine, discusses the evolving culture of surveillance in the US, sparked by the viral video…

Host Kusha Navidar explores the American obsession with self-storage, noting the U.

Anne Applebaum discusses her Atlantic cover story, "Empire of Graft," arguing that U.

Brian Lehrer discusses the Mamdani administration’s new Vision Zero plan with transportation reporter Stephen Nesson, covering initiatives like…

William Cohen discusses his new book on Leon Black and the rise of "New Wall Street," detailing how Black’s Apollo firm now dominates private credit and manages billions in retirement savings.

John Wilson discusses his new documentary, *The History of Concrete*, which blends the structure of Hallmark movies with a deep dive into the concrete industry.

Speaker Julie Menon discusses her plan to convene a rare "committee of the whole" hearing on AI safety, summoning OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to address existential risks.

Brian Lehrer discusses a new Trump administration rule expanding the public charge test, which could deny green cards to applicants using benefits like Medicaid or SNAP.

Adam Jentleson, author of "Supermajority," argues Democrats must embrace "heterodoxy" to build a lasting supermajority by blending progressive ambition with centrist appeal.