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Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

As the country gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the plans that President Trump has in mind are raising eyebrows.

On Today's Show:
Michael Scherer, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks about his reporting on the conflicts over the 250th anniversary celebration.

 
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Trump redesigns America’s birthday party

As top athletes from around the world gather for the World Cup, many are representing nations embroiled in military conflict. 

On Today's Show:
Franklin Foer, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization (Harper Perennial, new edition 2026), talks about the new edition of his book and looks ahead to the start of World Cup.

 
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What the World Cup means at a time of global conflict

As trust in science and institutions has eroded, the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is teaching scientists how to better communicate their work to lay people. 

On Today's Show:
Laura Lindenfeld, PhD, executive director of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science and professor of communication at Stony Brook University, explains how improv can help bridge the science gap, and how science communication intersects with politics. 

 
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Where science, politics and improv theater collide

With basketball fresh on everyone's mind, someone with his feet in both the sports world, and the political world, discusses. 

On Today's Show:
Bill Bradley, two-time NBA champion with the Knicks and former U.S. senator (D NJ), host of American Voices on Sirius XM and featured in the autobiographical documentary "Rolling Along: Bill Bradley" talks about this year's NBA finals, his take on national politics, and more.

 
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Bill Bradley talks NBA finals and politics

Speeches have an important history in the United States, not only for their historical impact, but for their role in shaping a national identity.

On Today's Show:
Ben Rhodes, contributor to MS NOW, the co-chair of National Security Action and an advisor to former president Barack Obama and the author of All We Say: The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches (Random House, 2026), talks about his new book that tells the history of the United States and its central conflicts through public speeches, from Benjamin Franklin to Donald Trump.

 
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Ben Rhodes on America’s defining speeches

It's been a consequential week in D.C., as some issues, like war powers, have driven a wedge between President Trump and members of Congress, including some Republicans.

On Today's Show:
Elana Schor, senior Washington editor at Semafor, talks about the news out of Washington this week, including how some Republican senators are standing up to President Trump on war powers, the $1.8 billion dollar payout fund and more.

 
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What happened this week between Congress and the President

As the Trump administration continues to use the US military for geopolitical leverage, a look at the work of boots-on-the-ground service members.

 
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Martha Raddatz on heroes she has known and the Iran War stalemate

Ahead of the midterms, a look at some key races.

On Today's Show:
David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker and the host of The New Yorker Radio Hour, talks about the latest national political news, including the latest regarding the midterm elections, the Democratic Party's identity crisis and more.

 
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David Remnick on the Democratic Party’s “identity crisis”

The far-left politics of NYC's new(ish) mayor have drawn national attention, and raised questions about the future of Democratic politics.

On Today's Show:

 New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani takes questions from listeners and talks about this week's news in the city, and other issues important to New Yorkers, including childcare, trans healthcare and more.

 
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes listener questions

The Trump administration announced that those seeking green cards would need to apply from their home countries, not within the U.S. as many had been able to do. 

On Today's Show:
Allan Wernick, legal advisor to CUNY Citizenship Now!, CUNY's free immigration law service program, offers the latest guidance on who will be affected by the change.

 
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Trump wants many green card applicants to leave the country

In July, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced it had issued subpoenas to medical providers that had provided gender-affirming care to minors. On today's show: Washington Post reporter Casey Parks discusses one of those subpoenas, which was newly made public, and what it means for transgender healthcare.

 

 
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AG Bondi Subpoenas Personal Medical Info Re: Trans Minor Care

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