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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

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Latest Episodes:

Trump is Testing the Wall Street 'Confidence Game' Apr 11, 2025

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On Today's Show:
William Cohan, co-founder of Puck News and author of many books, including Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon (Penguin Random House, 2022), offers analysis of the latest twists and turns of President Trump's trade war, and how Wall Street is reacting to the chaotic rollout — and rollback — of the tariffs.

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Sen. Gillibrand Says Dems Are Fighting Trump, But Clickbait Media Won't Cover It Apr 10, 2025

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Every month, listeners have the opportunity to speak directly to their lawmakers.

On Today's Show:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY), talks about her work in Washington, and the struggle by Democrats to hold the media's attention in their opposition to the Trump administration.

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SCOTUS Starts Evaluating The Constitution According to Trump Apr 09, 2025

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Today, we'll hear about the Supreme Court's recent decisions about certain Trump administration policies, and what it means for democracy.

On Today's Show:
Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, co-host of the Supreme Court podcast Strict Scrutiny, and a contributing opinion writer with the New York Times, offers legal analysis of how the Supreme Court is acting as a check on the president so far (or not).

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Federal Cut to Rape Prevention; What Dr. Oz Said About Medicaid Apr 08, 2025

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Last week thousands of federal employees who work for health agencies like the CDC, NIH and FDA lost their jobs.

On Today's Show:
Selena Simmons-Duffin, health policy correspondent for NPR, reports on what kinds of jobs and programs were cut and where the impact will be felt.

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Sen. Cory Booker on What Comes After His Marathon Speech Apr 07, 2025

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After a weekend of protests against the Trump administration, we hear from a leading Democrat who made headlines last week for an official act of dissent.

On Today's Show:
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D, NJ) talks about his record-breaking speech on the Senate floor last week and the Democratic response to Pres. Trump's agenda.

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Global Markets in Turmoil After Trump's New Tariffs Apr 04, 2025

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Global markets are in turmoil after President Trump announced his long-promised tariffs.

On Today's Show:
Kathryn Anne Edwards, economist and economic policy consultant, offers analysis of the market reaction and explains how they will hit consumers' wallets—plus how the overall economy may fare in the weeks and months ahead as other countries respond.

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Democrats Had A Good Week. Can They Keep Up The Momentum? Apr 03, 2025

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Democrats have enjoyed strong showings in special elections in Florida and a big win in Wisconsin this week, not to mention Sen. Cory Booker's record-breaking speech on the Senate floor.

On Today's Show:
Katie Glueck, political reporter at The New York Times, offers analysis of Dems' very good week.

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The Death Penalty, And Luigi Mangione, the Left's Martyr Apr 02, 2025

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The Trump Administration is seeking the death penalty in the case against Luigi Mangione, who allegedly stalked and fatally shot a health insurance executive.

On Today's Show:
Samantha Max, reporter covering public safety for WNYC/Gothamist, talks about Trump's relationship with capital punishment, and how Mangione's status as a folk hero to some factors into the political equation.

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Why Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Are Different Apr 01, 2025

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President Trump is reportedly planning to unveil a slate of new tariffs on Wednesday, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day."

On Today's Show:
Felix Salmon, chief financial correspondent for Axios, host of the Slate Money Podcast, and author of The Phoenix Economy: Work, Life, and Money in the New Not Normal (‎Harper Business, 2023), talks about President Trump's trade policies, and whether new taxes on imports will boost U.S. manufacturing, as the administration hopes it will.

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Military Secrets On Signal, Democratic Politics In Congress Mar 31, 2025

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Over the weekend, there were several developments in the stories about military plans accidentally shared with a journalist, and on Democrats' political priorities in Congress.

On Today's Show:
Jim Newell, Slate's senior politics writer, breaks down the latest national politics headlines since Friday.

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