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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

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What Does It Mean to Tear Down Monuments? Jun 15, 2020

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As we reckon with racism in our present, many point to today's injustices as a continuation of a history of racism. So what should be done with the historical symbols of that racism?

On Today's Show:
Lecia Brooks, outreach director at the Southern Poverty Law Center talks about what statues have gone down in the past few weeks, and what remains. Plus Gurminder Bhambra, professor of postcolonial studies at the University of Sussex on the parallel protests happening in Britain around symbols dedicated to the British Empire and colonialism.

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COVID Cases Rise as the Country Reopens Jun 12, 2020

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Around the country, states are starting to reopen, some faster than others. Given that, and the fact that cases are climbing in some areas, have we learned how to start up again, safely?

On Today's Show:
Alice Miranda Ollstein, health care reporter for POLITICO, discusses where states went wrong while reopening their economies.

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Lessons From A City That Already Disbanded Its Police Jun 11, 2020

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The city of Camden, New Jersey disbanded and rebranded it's police department in 2013. As reform advocates around the country weigh the options, what can we learn from Camden?

On Today's Show:
Allison Steele, news reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, talks about the extent to which Camden, NJ's 2013 dissolution of its dysfunctional police department, and its replacement with a county force, can be a model for police reformers today.

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Cops (the Reality TV Show) Cancelled Jun 10, 2020

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Police on TV, from Law and Order detectives to the reality show Cops give an unrealistic sense of what it's like to be in law enforcement.And some of them are given easier access to city permits for their positive portrayals.

On Today's Show:
Alyssa Rosenberg, opinion writer covering culture at The Washington Post, argues that Hollywood should immediately (but not permanently) halt production on cop shows and movies and take the time to rethink the stories it tells about policing in America.

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Amanpour Knows an Uprising When She Sees One Jun 09, 2020

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CNN International anchor Christiane Amanpour has seen a lot of unrest around the globe. She says we have to see the George Floyd protests for what they are. An uprising.

On Today's Show:
Christiane Amanpour, chief international anchor and host of CNN's Amanpour and of Amanpour & Company on PBS, talks about international reaction to George Floyd’s murder and what it is like covering it as a foreign correspondent.

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What Should Police Reform Look Like? Jun 08, 2020

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Now that protesters have gotten politicians to commit to action on police reform, we explore just what form those reforms should take.

On Today's Show:
L. Joy Williams, president of the Brooklyn branch of the NAACP, political strategist, creator and host of the podcast "Sunday Civics" and chair of Higher Heights talks about the protests in Brooklyn, and the political change she and other advocates are pushing for.

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NYC Mayor on Protests, Looting, and Police Violence Jun 05, 2020

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Mayor Bill de Blasio answered questions from listeners and Brian about the protests, police violence, looting and COVID-19 in NYC, and how he's managing a crisis within a crisis.

On Today's Show:
Bill de Blasio, mayor of New York City takes calls from listeners and discusses this week in NYC.

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Trump Wants to Send In the Troops. Some Veterans Weigh In Jun 04, 2020

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President Trump has laid the groundwork for sending in the U.S. military in response to unrest over the police killing of George Floyd. We asked veterans what they thought of the idea. Raising issues that ranged from constitutional ideals to difficulties recruiting service members from communities of color, today's callers, like some of the President's current and former military advisers, take issue with militarizing America's streets.

On Today's Show:
Robert Costa, national political reporter at The Washington Post and moderator of Washington Week on PBS, talks about the latest national news - including the president's handling of the protests, Gen. Mattis' criticism of the president and more.

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Police and Protesters Talk About Policing and Protesting Jun 03, 2020

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Police weigh in on policing protests. Protesters weigh in on protesting the police. And our expert guest weighs in with what the research says about when the two groups meet.

On Today's Show:
Jamiles Lartey, a New Orleans-based staff writer for The Marshall Project, looks at what research shows works best for policing protests, and when over-policing leads to more violence.

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Two Doctors Diagnose America's Racial Strife Jun 02, 2020

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What are the political roots of this country's ongoing racial injustices? And what will be the political impact of this moment? Let's break down where we are, and how we got here.

On Today's Show:
Dr. Jason Johnson, professor at Morgan State University, political contributor at MSNBC, contributor to The Grio and Sirius XM, and Christina Greer, political science professor at Fordham University, host of the podcast FAQNYC, politics editor at The Grio and the host of The Aftermath on Ozy , talk about the uprisings happening across the country, and the political ramifications.

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