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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

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A Blue State Senate Race With National Implications Oct 09, 2024

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Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw held a debate in an important New Jersey Senate race.

On Today's Show:
Brent Johnson, political reporter in the Statehouse bureau of The Star-Ledger and NJ.com, summarizes the key moments in that debate and reports on the latest in the race.

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SCOTUS Picks Up Where It Left Off On Abortion Rights Oct 08, 2024

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As the next Supreme Court term gets underway, we look at the cases it could rule on in the coming year.

On Today's Show:
Melissa Murray, NYU law professor and co-host of the podcast Strict Scrutiny, looks at the cases the Supreme Court will soon hear and decide upon.

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Charlie Sykes on His Home Swing State of Wisconsin Oct 07, 2024

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In the swing state of Wisconsin, how are things like Liz Cheney's appearance with Kamala Harris moving the needle?

On Today's Show:
Charlie Sykes, founder of The Bulwark, MSNBC contributor, author of the newsletter "To the Contrary" and author of How the Right Lost Its Mind (St. Martin's Press, 2017), talks about the issues animating voters in 'The Badger State.'

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Trump Says He Wants to Use the DOJ to go After His Enemies. Experts Say We Should Believe Him Oct 04, 2024

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Former President Trump has threatened to retaliate against political opponents if he wins in November.

On Today's Show:
Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, co-host of Slate's "Political Gabfest" podcast, Truman Capote fellow for creative writing and law at Yale Law School and author of Charged: The New Movement to Transform American Prosecution and End Mass Incarceration (Random House, 2019) shares reporting on how and whether he would be able to follow through.

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What The Historic Longshoremen's Strike Could Mean For the Election, And The Economy Oct 03, 2024

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A work stoppage at the United States' ports could affect the supply chain, and the broader economy.

On Today's Show:
Peter S. Goodman, reporter who covers the global economy for The New York Times and author of How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain (Mariner Books, 2024) explains why the longshoremen are striking

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The Differences Between Walz 'Misspeaks' and Vance 'Lies' At The VP Debate Oct 02, 2024

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Last night, CBS held the first and only Vice Presidential debate this election season.

On Today's Show:
Meredith Lee Hill, reporter for Politico covering Tim Walz, offers analysis of the debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance. Plus hear highlights, and callers opinions on what we heard.

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What If RFK Jr. Was In Charge Of U.S. Public Health Policy? Oct 01, 2024

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In supporting Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly vying for a possible position in his administration related to healthcare policy or food regulation.

On Today's Show:
Rachael Bedard, MD, geriatrician, palliative care doctor and a writer, talks about how a Trump win - and the likelihood for a plum position in the administration for RFK, Jr. - would harm public health.

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Swing State Michigan: The “Uncommitted” Vote and More Sep 30, 2024

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Voters in Michigan will play a key role in deciding the results of the presidential election.

On Today's Show:
Zoe Clark, political director at Michigan Public and co-host of the podcast “It's Just Politics” talks about the issues that voters in Michigan care about, and what the polls show about the chances that Trump and Harris have of winning the state.

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Here’s How Harris Argues She’s Better Than Trump For Inflation Sep 27, 2024

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In a speech she delivered on Wednesday in Pittsburgh, Kamala Harris laid out her economic pitch to voters.

On Today's Show:
Heather Long, Washington Post opinion columnist, discusses the plan, and whether she thinks it will attract enough of the voters she needs to win.

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First Words From NYC Mayor Indictment and First Analysis Sep 27, 2024

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NYC's Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on charges of bribery and fraud.

On Today's Show:
Brian reads excerpts from the federal indictment , and Andrew Weissmann, professor of practice at NYU School of Law, lead prosecutor in Robert Mueller’s Special Counsel's Office and the co-author of The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary (W. W. Norton & Company, 2024), reacts and shares his legal analysis.

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