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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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Mayor Adams and City Council Strike a Deal on 'City of Yes' Nov 25, 2024

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The Adams administration and City Council struck a deal on the housing plan known as "City of Yes," and a key committee in the council voted to approve it. David Brand, housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about what's in the deal, and when the final vote will take place.

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Monday Morning Politics: Is Trump Planning on Expanding Presidential Power? Nov 25, 2024

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Ruth Marcus, opinion columnist for The Washington Post, talks about the latest national political news of the day, including the status of President-elect Trump's nominees, plus offers her opinions on how she sees Trump's plans to expand presidential power and undermine democracy.

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How New York Will Implement Congestion Pricing Nov 25, 2024

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Kathryn Garcia, director of state operations for the state of New York, explains how the state will implement the congestion pricing tolling program that Governor Hochul paused, and then un-paused at a lower price point.

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: Broker Fees; Homeless Children; Family Estrangement Nov 23, 2024

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

Goodbye to Broker Fees (First) | Record Number of Homeless Children in NYC Schools (Starts at 31:44) | How to Reconcile After Estrangement (Starts at 57:19)

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How the 'Resistance' Might Look Different During Trump's Second Term Nov 22, 2024

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After Donald Trump was elected the first time, in 2016, people were publicly and visibly shocked; women marched with pussy hats and the so-called "resistance" sprang up. Jennifer Gerson, reporter at the 19th, reports on how the resistance vibes are different this time, and listeners opposed to Trump weigh in on how and whether they are planning to oppose his next administration.

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Too Many Toys? Nov 22, 2024

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Anna North, senior correspondent for Vox and author of their Kids Today newsletter, talks about the data showing a big growth in the number of toys in households with children, why it's not so fun for parents or children, and how some parents are trying, and often failing, to stem the tide.

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Why Trump and Musk Are Buddying Up Nov 22, 2024

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Max Chafkin, senior reporter at Bloomberg Businessweek and host of the new podcast Citizen Elon, looks at how Elon Musk took center stage in Trump's campaign, and what the billionaire's involvement in the government might look like going forward.

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The Fight for Temporary Protected Status Nov 22, 2024

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Jessica Orozco Guttlein, senior vice president of policy and communications at Hispanic Federation, is joined by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY 14th District) to discuss how advocates are pushing for Temporary Protected Status for Ecuadorians and analyzes broader immigration issues as President-elect Trump prepares to take office.

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How One Cancer Gene Impacts Both Women and Men Nov 21, 2024

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BRCA mutations are inextricably linked with breast cancer in women, but they can also lead to cancer in the pancreas, prostate and more in men. Kristen V. Brown, staff writer at The Atlantic covering health and science, explains the link and why more men should get tested for the BRCA gene.

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How to Reconcile After Estrangement Nov 21, 2024

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As Thanksgiving approaches, many Americans who are estranged from members of their family may be wondering how to reestablish that relationship. Fortesa Latifi, freelance journalist and author of an upcoming book on family vloggers and child influencers, discusses the prevalence of estrangement in America and offers advice for those looking to reconnect with their loved ones.

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