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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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Ideas for Regulating E-Bikes Dec 16, 2024

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After a contentious City Council hearing on a proposal to license all e-bikes and scooters, Gale Brewer, NYC Council Member (District 6, Central Park, Lincoln Square, Upper West Side, Clinton), talks about the issue and an alternative plan that would focus on commercial e-bikes.

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: Syria; the Penny Verdict; Shop Listener: Food Dec 14, 2024

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

The Latest From Damascus (First) | Analysis of the Daniel Penny Verdict (Starts at 27:30) | Shop Listener 2024: The Suburbs (Starts at 48:00)

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Naming a Quasi-Moon Dec 13, 2024

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Radiolab and the International Astronomical Union recently announced the seven finalist names for their Quasi-Moon Naming Contest. Latif Nasser, co-host of Radiolab from WNYC, and Kelly Blumenthal, member of the International Astronomical Union, explain the phenomenon of quasi-moons, and walk us through the possible names rooted in mythology from cultures around the globe.

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100 Years of 100 Things: New York City Christmas Traditions Dec 13, 2024

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As our centennial series continues, Valerie Paley, former chief historian at New York Historical, now senior vice president and director of its library, as well as the founding director of its Center for Women’s History, talks about several of NYC's Christmas traditions that date back to the early and mid-20th century, like the Macy's parade and the Rockefeller tree, as listeners share their families' favorites.

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Pardons Stir Up More Controversy Dec 13, 2024

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President Biden has issued pardons and commuted the sentences of hundreds of people -- on the heels of his controversial pardon of his son, Hunter. Meryl Kornfield, politics reporter for The Washington Post, reports on the latest pardons, plus the pressure on the president to issue preemptive pardons ahead of Trump taking office, and President-elect Trump's pledge to pardon people convicted of crimes related to the insurrection on January 6, 2021.

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The Bills Awaiting Kathy Hochul's Signature Dec 13, 2024

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With the end of the year approaching, there are still hundreds of bills in Albany awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature, including one crucial piece of climate legislation. Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, discusses the legislative landscape as deadlines draw near.

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Ask Governor Murphy: December Recap Dec 12, 2024

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Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and editor, and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, including legislation that would prohibit book bans and more.

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Shop Listener 2024: Food and Drink Dec 12, 2024

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Shop Listener is back for the 2024 holiday season. Listeners call in to shout out their restaurants, wine shops, and other businesses selling food and drinks.

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Antitrust in the Spotlight Dec 12, 2024

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Leah Nylen, antitrust reporter for Bloomberg News, breaks down the latest news surrounding a failed merger of two major supermarket chains, and what the future of antitrust enforcement might look like as president-elect Donald Trump considers his pick to replace Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan.

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Aging and Caregiving Support Dec 12, 2024

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Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, commissioner of the NYC Department for the Aging, and Chris Durrance, documentary filmmaker, director of "Caregiving", talk about the need for more support for caregiving for older Americans and the recent BOOM Conference that sought to address the issues ageism and the need for more support.

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