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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

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Did Lindsey Graham “goad” Trump into this war? Mar 09, 2026

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Prior to today's war in Iran, the geopolitically powerful nation has been on the radar of certain hawkish US lawmakers.

On Today's Show:
Sabrina Siddiqui, national politics reporter at The Wall Street Journal, talks about the latest news from Washington, especially related to the war with Iran.

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How the war in Iran could impact the U.S. economy Mar 06, 2026

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The war in Iran could have global implications on trade, including the critical energy market, which draws much of its inventory from Iranian oil.

On Today's Show:
Lydia DePillis, New York Times reporter covering the American economy, talks about how the war with Iran could affect the economy at home, as issues with oil prices, supply chains and the massive cost of the war begin to pile up.

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Anthropic’s AI ethics vs. the Pentagon Mar 05, 2026

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The Pentagon is reconsidering its relationship with artificial intelligence company Anthropic, after the company has stated it doesn’t want its technology used in autonomous weapons or government surveillance, and explains the way that AI is reshaping national defense.

On Today's Show:
Steven Levy, editor at large for Wired, breaks down the latest reporting on this story.

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Texas-sized clues to who will control Congress Mar 04, 2026

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The primaries in Texas and North Carolina illuminate some political factors that could be at play in the midterms this November.

On Today's Show:
Lisa Lerer, national political correspondent for The New York Times, talks about the primary results and issues at play.

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After Serving In Iraq, Rep. Pat Ryan's Thoughts On Trump's War in Iran Mar 03, 2026

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Active duty veteran and now member of the House Armed Services committee talks about the parallels between Trump's recent actions against Iran, and the circumstances that led to the invasion and occupation of Iraq.

On Today's Show:
Rep. Pat Ryan, U.S. Representative (D, NY-18), offers his take on the conflict, the upcoming vote in the House on war powers and more.

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Could Iranians Really Rise Up Like Trump Wants? Mar 02, 2026

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The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leaves many questions unanswered about the future of Iran and the region.

On Today's Show:
Robin Wright, contributing writer and columnist for The New Yorker, talks about what might come next for Iran after its Supreme Leader was killed in an Israeli air strike, as the war continues to widen and the country remains divided politically.

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Anne Applebaum on How Autocrats Meddle with Elections Feb 27, 2026

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With President Trump's recent moves to federalize certain election regulations, what do we mean by 'voting rights' and 'election integrity?'

On Today's Show:
Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, historian and author of Autocracy Inc. (Penguin, 2024), offers her analysis of how President Trump and his administration are seeking to control elections, as well as science and culture, and why.

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Ruth Marcus Is Sad and Angry About The Washington Post Feb 26, 2026

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Recent changes at the Washington Post's newsroom and opinion section point a spotlight at the relationship between owner Jeff Bezos and President Trump.

On Today's Show:
Ruth Marcus, a contributor to The New Yorker and a former columnist for the Washington Post and the author of Supreme Ambition: Brett Kavanaugh and the Conservative Takeover (Simon & Schuster, 2019), comments on national politics and the state of journalism.

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Trump’s 'Perhaps Most Importantly' State of The Union Passage Feb 26, 2026

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During his State of the Union address last night, President Trump singled out a passage about his 'voter ID' proposal as one of the most important priorities for his administration.

On Today's Show:
Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones, offers analysis of President Trump's State of the Union address, especially his talk of voter fraud and push to pass the SAVE act.

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CDC Says Climate Change Endangers Health But Trump Repeals Rules Feb 24, 2026

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In early February, the EPA repealed the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, a landmark regulatory move reversing the determination that greenhouse gases threaten public health.

On Today's Show:
Pat Parenteau, emeritus professor at Vermont Law and Graduate School and former EPA regional counsel under President Ronald Reagan, explains what happens next, including the many challenges the Trump administration is facing from environmental groups, and how the repeal could impact both health and climate change.

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