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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

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A Big Week At The Supreme Court Part One: SCOTUS Could Restrict Abortion Pills Nationwide Dec 14, 2023

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The Supreme Court accepted a case for the upcoming term related to the availability by mail of the abortion medicine mifepristone.

On Today's Show:
Elie Honig, senior legal analyst at CNN, host of the CAFE podcast "Up Against The Mob," former New Jersey and federal prosecutor and author of Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It (Harper, 2023), offers legal analysis of some cases the Supreme Court agreed to hear.

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Can The U.N. Protect Civilians In The Israel-Hamas War? Dec 13, 2023

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What does the global community of nations see as its role in brokering a ceasefire in Gaza, and what other options are key players on the international stage pursuing?

On Today's Show:
Farnaz Fassihi, United Nations bureau chief for The New York Times, breaks down the role of the United Nations in the war between Israel and Hamas.

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The Humanitarian Situation In Gaza, Per A Journalist And CARE International Dec 12, 2023

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With US officials reportedly saying that they expect Israel's offensive in Gaza to continue into the new year, we examine the needs of civilians caught in the middle.

On Today's Show:
Miriam Berger, reporter on the Washington Post's foreign news desk, talks about the conditions on the ground in Gaza, and what U.S. and other officials are doing to urge Israel to change its strategy. Then, Deepmala Mahla, Chief Humanitarian Officer at CARE, discusses the acute humanitarian needs of Gazans, with whom CARE has been working since the late 1940s.

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UPenn President Resigns Over “Genocide” Speech Controversy. We Discuss. Dec 11, 2023

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On Wednesday, the presidents of three top universities testified before Congress about antisemitism on campus, and their responses provoked severe backlash.

On Today's Show:
Michelle Goldberg, New York Times Op-Ed columnist and co-host of "The Argument" podcast goes beyond the soundbites to give context on the line of questioning that led to their controversial responses.

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The Politics and Economics of The “Frozen” Housing Market Dec 08, 2023

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Mortgage rates are high, and housing supply is low, which means buying a home is particularly unaffordable right now.

On Today's Show:
Annie Lowrey, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Give People Money: How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World (Crown, 2018), explains why this is, and why it may not get better any time soon.

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What Could Trump Do With “Dictator” Powers He Said He’d Use On Day One? Dec 07, 2023

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In a recent interview, former President Trump declined to say that he wouldn't use his presidential powers for "retribution."

On Today's Show:
Joseph Zeballos-Roig, domestic policy and politics reporter at Semafor, talks about the latest national political news, including recent developments in Congress over border control, a Donald Trump interview with Sean Hannity, and last night's GOP primary debate.

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Congress Debates War and Border Funding And If Colleges Should Allow Students To Advocate Genocide Dec 06, 2023

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Various question about the Israel-Hamas war have made their way to Congress, and to college campuses in recent weeks.

On Today's Show:
Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punchbowl News and the co-host of the "Daily Punch" podcast by Punchbowl News, talks about recent Congressional news including foreign aid votes and conditions, and yesterday's hearing with the leaders of three prominent universities on antisemitism.

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Why Is The Head Of An Oil Company Running The COP28 Climate Conference? Dec 05, 2023

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The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is underway in Dubai.

On Today's Show:
Nina Lakhani, senior climate justice reporter at The Guardian U.S., breaks down the latest from conference, including a deep dive into the president of the U.N. climate talks, Sultan al-Jaber's, ties to the fossil fuel industry.

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Is It Anti-Semitic To Equate Zionism With Colonialism? Dec 04, 2023

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With divisions on the American left over how to talk about Zionism, our guest discusses the history of Jews in the region, and cautions pro-Palestinian activists to avoid anti-Semitism.

On Today's Show:
Alexis Grenell co-founder of Pythia Public, a political and public affairs firm, columnist for The Nation, explains her objections to how some on the left are approaching the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and where she thinks some criticism veers into anti-Semitism.

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A Democratic Socialists of America Leader On Their Approach To Israel vs. Hamas Dec 01, 2023

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There's no shortage of discussion when it comes to the left's fissures on Israel.

On Today's Show:
Jeremy Cohan, co-chair of NYC-DSA's steering committee, explains the Democratic Socialists of America's pro-Palestine stance and their involvement in a widely criticized Manhattan protest the day after the October 7th attacks. Plus: JC shares an inside look at how the organization decides upon their policy stances, how they work with endorsed elected officials, and their broader vision for our political future.

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