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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

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Tariffs Shocker Meets State of the Union Politics Feb 23, 2026

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Trump's State of the Union address is tomorrow, and with the midterm elections this November, his administration's priorities will be important for the GOP's congressional strategy.

On Today's Show:
Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morning Joe on MSNOW and contributing writer to The Atlantic, talks about the latest national political news.

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The New ICE Directive To Detain Lawful Refugees Feb 20, 2026

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On Wednesday, the Trump administration issued a memo directing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to detain lawful refugees who have yet to secure permanent U.S. residency.

On Today's Show:
Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker staff writer and the author of Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis (Penguin Press, 2024), discusses the latest news, including his latest reporting on how the agency's bureaucracy works.

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The Colbert CBS Midterms Conflict Feb 19, 2026

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An interview between Stephen Colbert and a Democratic primary candidate in Texas's Senate race has put CBS at odds with the FCC.

On Today's Show:
Scott Nover, media reporter for The Washington Post, discusses the dispute, and the extent to which the Trump administration can use regulatory power to pressure broadcasters.

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Why Bannon Helped Epstein Deny Pedophilia Feb 18, 2026

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The Department of Justice has faced backlash from members of Congress and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein following the release of millions of documents with inconsistent redactions of key names and details.

On Today's Show:
Vicky Ward, investigative journalist 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), and David Enrich, deputy investigations editor for The New York Times, talk about some of the recent developments in the Epstein case and its growing international fallout.

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Sen. Andy Kim on Rubio’s 'Civilizational Erasure' Feb 17, 2026

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Americans faced skepticism at this year's Munich Security Conference, after the break with Europe over Greenland.

On Today's Show:
U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D NJ) talks his trip to the Munich Security Conference, how Sec. Rubio's speech was received, and the state of the alliance.

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Lincoln’s 'Struggle' With Democracy and Ours Today Feb 16, 2026

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On a day when we celebrate the United States' most important historical leaders, a look at the fights faced by past presidents compared to the present.

On Today's Show:
Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian and the author of American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union (Random House, 2026), puts today's political conflicts in the historical context of tensions going back to the country's founding.

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How Trump's 2nd Term Politics Could Impact the Midterms Feb 13, 2026

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The 'lame duck' nature of Trump's second term means that midterm politics are different than other years for the GOP.

On Today's Show:
Susan Page, USA Today Washington bureau chief and the author of the forthcoming book The Queen and Her Presidents (HarperCollins, 2026), talks about the latest national political news, including the pending shutdown at DHS and congressional pushback on tariffs.

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Former Columbia President On Universities In A Time Of Authoritarianism Feb 11, 2026

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Campus politics have been an important part of our modern political discourse.

On Today's Show:
Lee Bollinger, First Amendment scholar, law professor, former president of Columbia University and the author of University: A Reckoning (WW Norton, 2026), argues that universities are essential to preserving democracy.

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Can Trump Rx Actually Save You Money on Meds? Feb 10, 2026

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Prescription drug costs are a key health policy issue for both parties. President Trump has recently implimented his approach, which he's billed as "Trump Rx"

On Today's Show:
Chelsea Cirruzzo Washington Correspondent for STAT News explains what the Trump administration's new prescription drug marketplace aims to do, and who might save money by using it.

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How Tisch, Lutnik and Others Appear in the Epstein Files Feb 09, 2026

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The latest Epstein files to be released exposed more embarrassing revelations for more powerful men, including the president of Bard College, the (former) chairman of the law firm Paul Weiss, and one of the owners of the Giants.

On Today's Show:
Vicky Ward, investigative journalist and author of Kushner, Inc. (St. Martin's Press, 2019) and, with James Patterson, The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy (Little, Brown and Company, 2025), and Steve Eder, investigative reporter for The New York Times, talk about what the new emails reveal about how wealthy and powerful people operate.

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