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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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SCOTUS Weighs in on Pres. Trump's Deportations Apr 09, 2025

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Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, co-host of the Supreme Court podcast "Strict Scrutiny," and a contributing opinion Writer with The New York Times, offers legal analysis of how the Supreme Court is acting as a check on the president so far (or not), including the Court's recent decisions allowing the Trump administration to continue deporting Venezuelan migrants using a centuries-old law, and other related cases.

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City Politics: The Coveted AOC Endorsement Apr 09, 2025

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Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, reports on the latest news from the mayoral campaign trail, including whether a coveted endorsement from Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could boost one of the progressive candidates enough to beat Andrew Cuomo in the primary election, and more.

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Another Way Into the Workforce Apr 09, 2025

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Over the next few weeks, The Brian Lehrer Show will offer a series of conversations with and about people who've earned "skills through alternative routes"—including community college, micro-credentialing programs and on-the-job training—and successful livings without a four-year college degree. Today, Audrey Mickahail, senior vice president at Opportunity@Work, a nonprofit working to expand access to career opportunities, and Aaliyah Siddiqi, marketing operations specialist for a Philadelphia pharmaceutical company, talk about alternative routes to professional careers.

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Campaign to Keep New Sounds Apr 08, 2025

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WNYC has recently endured layoffs and unfortunately, our colleagues at New Sounds are slated to be part of the most recent round of staff cuts. John Schaefer, host of WNYC's New Sounds, explains how his team is working on the campaign to save New Sounds.

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Is the White House Erasing History? Apr 08, 2025

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Tiffany Hsu, technology reporter for the New York Times covering the information system, including foreign interference, political speech, and disinformation, shares her reporting on how the Trump Administration is selectively stripping away the public record to favor the president's version of history.

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The Mayoral Candidates Talk Public Safety Apr 08, 2025

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Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent, and Reuven Blau, reporter for The City who covers criminal justice and the city’s prison system, recap Vital City's mayoral forum, where the candidates answered questions exclusively on crime and public safety.

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The Impact of Federal Health Agency Cuts Apr 08, 2025

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Last week thousands of federal employees who work for health agencies like the CDC, NIH and FDA lost their jobs. Selena Simmons-Duffin, health policy correspondent for NPR, reports on what kinds of jobs were cut and where the impact will be felt.

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100 Years of 100 Things: Free Trade Apr 07, 2025

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As our centennial series continues, Michael Froman, president of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and former U.S. trade representative in the Obama administration, explores the history of American trade policies and the swings since the early 20th century between free trade and protectionism.

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National Politics with Senator Booker Apr 07, 2025

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U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D, NJ) talks about his record-breaking speech on the Senate floor last week and the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's agenda, Saturday's "Hands Off" nationwide protests and more.

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Saturday's Mass Protests Against Trump's Second Administration Apr 07, 2025

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Elaine Godfrey, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks about this weekend's protests against the Trump administration, which drew thousands of people in all fifty states. Plus: Listeners share their experiences and why they protested.

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