The Brian Lehrer Show

Restaurant critic Robert Sietzema joins Brian Lehrer to explore the global diversity of curry in New York City, highlighting dishes ranging from…

This episode examines Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s 3,800-word essay urging the AI industry to slow development to prevent catastrophic risks, a…

Brian Lehrer and Hollywood Reporter critic Daniel Feinberg analyze the recent Emmy Awards, noting the absence of political commentary and the…

WNYC health reporter Caroline Lewis discusses a new Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the South Bronx linked to contaminated cooling towers, noting…

Brian Lehrer hosts a listener segment on the "get the app" gripe, focusing on the frustration of mandatory app downloads for everyday tasks.

This episode analyzes the 2026 midterm elections with 50 days remaining, focusing on how high inflation, oil prices, and the Iran war are making…

This episode examines the impact of the Trump administration’s decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status for Haitians on Long Island, where many work in healthcare and small businesses.

The Brian Lehrer Show examines Britain’s historic decision to declare the Israeli occupation unlawful and impose sanctions on settlement-related trade and finance.

Adrian Benepe, former NYC Parks Commissioner, joins Brian Lehrer to discuss his new role leading the Fort Tryon Park Conservancy.

Brian Lehrer discusses rising Islamophobia with Osma Khalid, who argues that 9/11 fundamentally altered American views on citizenship and religious freedom.

On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show features special coverage from the World Trade Center ceremony,…

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Dr.

Mike Kelly discusses his new book, *After Ground Zero*, which chronicles the lives of 26 families affected by the 9/11 attacks.

Listeners share personal memories and tributes to individuals affected by the September 11 attacks, including a photographer killed while documenting…

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses her new Atlantic article on the government’s concealment of toxic air after 9/11, reflecting on the EPA’s failures and the need for transparency.

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, FDNY Chief Joseph Pfeiffer reflects on the day's heroism and the toxic aftermath, emphasizing the 17,000 lives saved.

Deputy Mayor Julie Su discusses the new Office of Worker Power, a city initiative to support private-sector union organizing and worker rights.

Conflict facilitator Priya Parker argues that Americans need to fight more, not less, to build stronger communities.

Six-time Grammy winner Arturo O’Farrill discusses his nonprofit Belongo, which provides free music education to over 2,500 students in NYC public schools, homeless shelters, and Rikers Island.

WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show examines the New York gubernatorial race between Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman, featuring reporter Jimmy Veilkind.

Brian Lehrer discusses the 59th West Indian Day Parade, noting how the Trump administration’s end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians cast a shadow over the celebration.

Osma Khalid, a former NPR White House correspondent, discusses her new Atlantic piece arguing that Islamophobia has corroded American values and redefined citizenship.

Brian Lehrer invites listeners to share their back-to-school rituals as NYC public schools reopen.

Jonathan Lemire analyzes the 2026 midterms, arguing Trump is downplaying the Iran war to protect Republican chances while facing a "bored" narrative.

New York Times reporter Apoorva Mandaville examines the dispute between Pennsylvania and the CDC over two infant measles deaths, arguing that the…

Journalist Peter Bergen discusses his new book, *All the President's Wars*, tracing 25 years of America’s war on terror from the 1997 Bin Laden interview to the current conflict in Iran.

This episode explores the Democratic Socialists of America’s effort to redefine the "working class" to include white-collar professionals, sparking debate over class identity and political strategy.

Kusha Avidar hosts a special episode featuring two segments.

Brian Lehrer interviews Katie Gadinis about her book *Esther’s Army*, which examines how Christian women power the American right through six distinct activist groups.

Host Kusha Navadar discusses NYC’s new one-year pause on student AI use in grades K-8 with reporter Jessica Gould, highlighting parental pushback and implementation challenges.

This episode of The Brian Lehrer Show honors Gloria Steinem following her death at 92, featuring former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.

Kusha Navadar hosts Mary Childs to explain why rising U.

Kusha Navadar interviews New York Magazine writer Caitlin Muscatello about the rising costs and toxic culture of youth travel sports.

Kusha Navadar hosts a Labor Day quiz with historian Kenneth C.

Host Kusha Navadar interviews New York Times reporter Theodore Schleifer about the surge of untraceable "dark money" in midterm elections, which…

This episode examines the collapse of local news in the Bronx, highlighted by the Norwood News’ indefinite hiatus and staff cuts at other outlets.

Kusha Navidar interviews Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier about the video game industry’s shift from physical to digital-only sales, driven by higher corporate margins and market maturity.

Kushal Nadar fills in for Brian Lehrer to interview Jeff Spurgeon, the beloved WQXR morning host retiring after 30 years.

John Cassidy of The New Yorker joins the show to analyze the financial and human costs of the ongoing US-Iran war.

Kushinder Avadatar hosts this episode, discussing the early onset of a potentially record-breaking El Niño with New York Times reporter David Gellis.

Journalist John Ronson discusses his new book, *The Castle*, which explores a crisis of masculinity among men losing traditional sources of purpose.