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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

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With A Child Tax Credit Deal Near, Why The US Supports Families Less Than Other Countries Jan 17, 2024

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A bipartisan deal is in the works to expand the child tax credit in a way that would largely benefit low-income families.

On Today's Show:
Dylan Matthews, senior correspondent and lead writer for Vox's "Future Perfect" section, talks about how it would work, how advocates say it would lift children out poverty, the corporate tax cuts that are part of the deal and whether it will pass the divided Congress.

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Republicans Overwhelmingly Agree With Trump About “Poisoning Our Blood” Jan 16, 2024

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As polls predicted, Trump has come out on top at the Iowa caucuses, and the candidates are now headed to New Hampshire.

On Today's Show:
Amber Phillips, Washington Post political reporter and author of The 5-Minute Fix newsletter, breaks down the results of the Iowa caucuses and what they signal about how GOP voters are feeling and the election year ahead.

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MLK Day Meets First Presidential Votes in Iowa Jan 15, 2024

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With extreme cold weather in Iowa on the day of their caucuses, listeners with ties to the state share their takes on the election, and the nomination system.

On Today's Show:
Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, Moynihan Public Scholars fellow at City College, CUNY, host of the podcast FAQNYC, host of The Blackest Questions podcast on the Grio, previews the Iowa caucuses, plus discusses New York State's new task force to study reparations.

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The Guardian’s World Affairs Editor on Genocide Claims and US Houthi Strikes Jan 12, 2024

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South Africa has brought a case to the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of committing a genocide against Palestinians living in the occupied territories.

On Today's Show:
Julian Borger, world affairs editor at The Guardian, discusses the hearings at the ICJ and why Israel has decided to engage in the debate rather than ignore the accusations entirely.

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Why Chris Christie Probably Didn’t Mind Losing Jan 11, 2024

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It's the week before the Iowa caucuses and Donald Trump is still skipping debates.

On Today's Show:
Aaron Blake, author of "The Campaign Moment" Newsletter and senior political reporter for The Washington Post, recaps the latest debate between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, Trump's town hall and more campaign news ahead of a big few weeks for the candidates.

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The NRA On Trial In New York. Will It Matter To Gun Laws? Jan 10, 2024

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A civil lawsuit is underway in New York which alleges misappropriation of funds on a grand scale by the National Rifle Association's leadership.

On Today's Show:
Stephen Gutowski, founder of The Reload, an independent publication focused on firearms policy and politics, breaks down the details of the trial and its national implications.

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Listening To The Case For Disruptive Direct Action For The Climate Jan 09, 2024

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On Today's Show:
Dana Fisher, director of the Center for Environment, Community, and Equity and a professor in the School of International Service at American University and the author of the forthcoming Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action (Columbia University Press, 2024), talks about the role of climate activists in the 2024 presidential race and in combatting climate change in general.

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Why Trump’s Civil War Comments May Be Worse Than Nikki Haley’s and Other Monday Politics Jan 08, 2024

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On Today's Show:

Luke Broadwater, congressional correspondent for The New York Times, talks about Donald Trump's recent comments regarding the cause of the Civil War as well as House Democrats' report on Trump's violation of the Emoluments Clause.

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What to Expect From Elections Around the World in 2024 Jan 05, 2024

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Over 60 countries are set to vote in 2024, with many threatening to slide into "illiberal democracies."

On Today's Show:

Ishaan Tharoor, foreign affairs columnist at The Washington Post, and the author of the Today's WorldView newsletter and column, ticks through the list and what to expect from a global policy perspective in countries including Britain, India, South Africa, Mexico and the United States.

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Paul Krugman On The Nation’s 34 Trillion Dollar Debt Jan 04, 2024

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The national debt has just surpassed $34 trillion for the first time.

On Today's Show:
Paul Krugman, Nobel laureate in economics, New York Times columnist, distinguished professor at the City University of New York Graduate Center, and the author of (now in paperback) Arguing with Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better Future (W. W. Norton & Company, 2020), explains how that happened and where inflation may be headed in 2024.

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