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The Brian Lehrer Show

Brian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.

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Pets in the City: Rabbit Rabbit Oct 21, 2025

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Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Amy Sedaris, actress, author, producer, rabbit enthusiast and host of the To the Rescue! gala, benefiting Humane World for Animals on November 7 talks about why she loves rabbits and how to help them thrive.

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The Military's Influence on What We Wear Oct 21, 2025

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Avery Trufelman, host of the podcast Articles of Interest talks about the new season of her podcast, "Gear," where she explores the link between the U.S. military and the clothes we all wear, like t-shirts, chore jackets and other outdoor gear.

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30 Issues in 30 Days: Climate and Energy Policy Oct 21, 2025

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Caroline Spivack, reporter for Crain's New York Business, talks about the mayoral candidates' climate and energy policies, including their stances on Local Law 97.

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Thanks to Trump, George Santos is Out of Prison Oct 21, 2025

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Grace Ashford, New York Times reporter covering New York State politics and government, talks about why President Trump commuted former Congressman George Santos' sentence, which allowed him to leave prison after serving less than three months of his long sentence for crimes related to theft and fraud.

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Why You Were Protesting at 'No Kings' Oct 21, 2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson called this weekend's "No Kings" protests "hate America" rallies. Listeners call in to share what they were rallying for and against, and respond to Johnson's characterization of the marches.

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10-Question Quiz: Late-Night Talk Show Hosts Oct 20, 2025

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Listeners try their hand at a quiz with questions about iconic late-night talk show hosts.

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Pets in the City: Rates & Other Small Furry Creatures Oct 20, 2025

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Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Anne Levin, executive director of the Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition and co-founder of the Brooklyn Cat Cafe, talks about rats and other small furry creatures as pets.

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Adam Gopnik's New York Stories Oct 20, 2025

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Adam Gopnik, staff writer for The New Yorker, and author of The Real Work, talks about his one-man play, "Adam Gopnik's New York" in performance at Lincoln Center through Sunday.

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30 Issues in 30 Days: The Case for a Free CUNY Oct 20, 2025

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Andrew Gounardes, New York State Senator (D, District 26 - Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, the Columbia Street Waterfront District, Dumbo, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Gowanus, Park Slope, Red Hook, South Slope, and Sunset Park), makes the case for a free CUNY system, which he has advocated for in Albany.

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: Sen. Kim on Gateway Defunding, Moving NYC Local Elections to Presidential Election Years, Cats Oct 18, 2025

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Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

Sen. Kim on Gateway Defunding (First) | 30 Issues in 30 Days: Moving Local NYC Elections to Presidential Election Years (Starts at 17:15) | Pets in the City: Cats (Starts at 35:43)

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