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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:

The Pros and Cons of Expelling George Santos Nov 30, 2023

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A looming vote could possibly remove George Santos from Congress over his numerous lies and now campaign fraud related indictments.

On Today's Show:
Sarah Longwell, political strategist, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump and publisher of the "The Bulwark," talks about 2024 politics, including voter opinion heading into early GOP primaries, polarization across and within parties, and the effect of 3rd party candidates on the presidential contest.

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Sen. Gillibrand on Freeing More Hostages, Protecting Palestinian Civilians Nov 28, 2023

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Updates and analysis from a New York lawmaker involved in some key foreign policy and military congressional committees.

On Today's Show:
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY), responds to questions about Israel's war in Gaza, healthcare, asylum seekers, and more.

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Israel, Biden And The Domestic Politics Of US Foreign Policy In The Middle East Nov 27, 2023

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The ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war appears to be holding, as several rounds of prisoner/hostage swaps have been underway.

On Today's Show:
Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal recaps the latest political news after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, including how the latest developments in the Middle East are impacting congressional and presidential politics here in the US.

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What Do Trump And Argentina's New Anarcho Capitalist President Elect Really Have In Common? Nov 22, 2023

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Argentinians have taken a far-right turn in Sunday's presidential election, resulting in the victory of the self-described 'anarcho-capitalist' political newcomer, Javier Milei.

On Today's Show:
Ana Lankes, Latin America correspondent for The Economist, describes the circumstances that led to Milei's victory, what she learned during her three-hour exclusive interview with him before the election, and what lessons we can gather from the results in Argentina a year ahead of 2024.

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Open AI’s 'Weird Weekend' And The Future Of Us All Nov 21, 2023

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Why was an influential AI executive removed by his company's board, hired by Microsoft, and is now jockeying for his old job back?

On Today's Show:
Sara Morrison, a senior Vox reporter who covers data privacy, antitrust, and Big Tech, talks about the firing and hiring of Sam Altman and government efforts to regulate AI.

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Is the GOP Running Out of 'Patience Juice?' Nov 17, 2023

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A former GOP Congressman who served on the Jan. 6 Select Committee, provides analysis on recent right wing movements, from the Tea Party to Trump.

On Today's Show:
Adam Kinzinger, former Illinois congressman (2011 to 2023), Air Force veteran, CNN commentator and the author (with Michael D'Antonio) of Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country (The Open Field, 2023), talks about his new book and the current state of the Republican Party.

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Is the Economy Improving? Americans Say 'Yes' and 'No' Nov 15, 2023

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How can we explain the gap between some mostly positive economic indicators and how Americans perceive the state of the economy?

On Today's Show:
James Surowiecki, a contributing writer for The Atlantic and the author of The Wisdom of Crowds, talks about the US economy, and what it means for the politics of today, and the 2024 election.

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Ahead of COP28, A "Check-Up" on The Climate Promises Made Nov 14, 2023

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The United States announced it will join United Nations guidelines to set up a loss and damage fund due to climate change.

On Today's Show:

Bob Berwyn, science correspondent for Inside Climate News, breaks down what the U.S. will pledge going into the global COP28 climate talks in Dubai.

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Presidential Politics & Polling Nov 13, 2023

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People are still reacting to last week's polls and election returns.

On Today's Show:

New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser, who writes their column on life in Biden's Washington and co-anchors a weekly roundtable discussion on "The Political Scene" podcast, and is co-author, with Peter Baker, of The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021 (Doubleday, 2022), talks about the latest national political news after the long holiday weekend, including the end of Sen. Tim Scott's bid for the White House, the fallout of last week's 2024 polls, and the pending government shutdown.

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Politics Potpourri: GOP Debate, Tlaib Censure Vote and More Nov 10, 2023

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On Today's Show:
USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page rounds up the latest news from Washington, from the GOP debate to the House vote to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib.

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