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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

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Will SCOTUS Allow The End of Parental Rights For Parents of Trans Kids Dec 05, 2024

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This week, Supreme Court Justices heard arguments in a case about gender-affirming care for minors.

On Today's Show:
Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, co-host of the Supreme Court podcast Strict Scrutiny, a contributor with ABC News and a contributing opinion writer with the New York Times, explains why the court is considering a challenge to a Tennessee law that bars the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy.

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The Biden Pardon Meets The Coming Trump 'Revenge Tour' Dec 04, 2024

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With Trump's second term set to begin in the coming months, how might he use the power of the presidency against his political opponents?

On Today's Show:
Dan Goldman, US Representative (D, NY-10), formerly lead counsel for the impeachment investigation of Pres. Trump in 2019 and former assistant US attorney SDNY, responds to the president-elect's nominations for cabinet posts and the FBI and talks about his expectations for the next House term.

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If Kash Patel Ran the FBI Dec 03, 2024

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President Trump's nominee to run the FBI, Kash Patel, is a controversial pick.

On Today's Show:
David Rohde, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, national security editor at NBC News, and the author of Where Tyranny Begins: The Justice Department, the FBI, and the War on Democracy (W.W. Norton; Aug 27, 2024), talks about what the nomination of Kash Patel as its director indicates about criminal prosecutions during the Trump administration.

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Actually, The Election Was Closer Than You Think Dec 02, 2024

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Domenico Montanaro, NPR's senior political editor/correspondent, talks about the latest national political news from over the holiday weekend, including the latest 2024 election exit poll data and more.

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What Pete Hegseth Has Said About Civil War and Whiteness Nov 27, 2024

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President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary is facing scrutiny over his views on the military becoming too inclusive of women and people of color.

On Today's Show:
Abigail Hauslohner, Washington Post national security reporter, breaks down what is known about Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, including scrutiny surrounding Hegseth's views on "wokeness" in the military, his past comments about a potential American civil war and whether the Senate will confirm his nomination.

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Rep. Malliotakis: Change New York’s Sanctuary City Law Nov 26, 2024

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On today's show: Nicole Malliotakis, U.S. Representative (R-NY11, covering Staten Island and parts of South Brooklyn), talks about her calls for more cooperation with ICE by NYC officials.

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Trump’s Nominee From Project 2025 Calls For “Trauma” For EPA Staff Nov 25, 2024

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As Trump's staff and cabinet picks come into view, analysts are trying to predict the dynamic between his administration, federal bureaucracy, and Congress.

On Today's Show:
Ruth Marcus, opinion columnist for The Washington Post, talks about the latest national political news of the day, including the status of President-elect Trump's nominees, plus offers her opinions on how she sees Trump's plans to expand presidential power and undermine democracy.

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Why Advocates and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are Seeking Temporary Protective Status for Ecuadorians Nov 22, 2024

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Jessica Orozco Guttlein, senior vice president of policy and communications at Hispanic Federation, is joined by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY 14th District) to discuss how advocates are pushing for Temporary Protected Status for Ecuadorians and analyzes broader immigration issues as President-elect Trump prepares to take office.

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President-Elect Trump's Education Priorities Nov 21, 2024

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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated of WWE founder Linda McMahon for education secretary.

Erica Meltzer, national editor at Chalkbeat who covers education policy and politics, talks about President-elect Trump's priorities in education, including his campaign promise to dismantle the federal Department of Education, plus his nomination of WWE founder Linda McMahon for education secretary.

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Trump's 'Megadonors,' And What They Want From His Second Term Nov 21, 2024

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Campaign finance sources indicate that running for president requires more and more money each year.

On Today's Show:
Daniel Klaidman, investigative reporter based for CBS News, former editor-in-chief of Yahoo News and author of Kill Or Capture: The War on Terror and the Soul of the Obama Presidency, and co-author of Find Me the Votes: A Hard-Charging Georgia Prosecutor, a Rogue President, and the Plot to Steal an American Election, breaks down the megadonors who fueled Donald Trump's campaign for president and what they may want in the next 4 years.

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