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Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Minneapolis is coping with the shooting of a local woman by an ICE agent, and allegations that federal daycare funds have been misused.

On Today's Show: 
Rachel Leingang, Midwest political correspondent for Guardian US, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, talks about how Minneapolis is "on edge" after the fatal shooting of a civilian by an ICE agent, which came after weeks of tension between the Somali community and the Trump administration, and Republicans' spotlight of fraud at child care centers in the state.

Tensions Simmer Between Minnesota and the Trump Administration

How do you know when something you're reading or watching online is real or fake? 

On Today's Show:
Craig Silverman, co-founder of the Indicator, a publication that exposes digital deception, offers tips on how to identify AI generated content on the internet.

Separating Facts From Deep Fakes And Other AI Misinformation

Trump's military action in Venezuela, including the arrest of President Maduro, could have implications for both Venezuelan and American politics.

On Today's Show:
Gisela Salim-Peyer, associate editor at The Atlantic, shares her reporting and analysis on Venezuelan president Nicholas Maduro's arraignment this week after the Trump administration's military actions in the South American country — plus, hear the range of responses from New York's Venezuelan community.

What Maduro’s Removal Means for Venezuelans Here

On the 5th anniversary of the Capitol riot, a local Senator reflects on Trump's presidency and his recent incursion in Venezuela. 

On Today's Show:
Andy Kim, U.S. Senator (D NJ), talks about his work in the Senate

Sen. Kim On Venezuela Mission: “This Is All A Ruse”

President Trump has said the US will "run" Venezuela, after a military operation led to the arrest and detention in NYC of President Nicolás Maduro.

On Today's Show:
William Neuman, former New York Times journalist and former bureau chief in Caracas, and the author of Things Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse: Inside the Collapse of Venezuela (St. Martin's Press, 2022), offers context to the US invasion of Venezuela and capture of its leader Maduro. Plus, he talks about what might come next, as

Is Trump's Interest In Venezuela Really About Oil?

Robinson Meyer, founding executive editor of Heatmap, talks about how in the ten years since the Paris Agreement, as he says the "climate story is the China story" now. Plus, Jael Holzman, senior reporter at Heatmap, reports on how the Republican Party has turned fully against renewable energy sources, including offshore wind projects.

Energy Policy Is Becoming Less About Utility Bills and More About The Culture War

Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi is currently awaiting a court ruling on the Trump administration's attempt to deport him.

On Today's Show: 

Mahdawi, co-founder of the Columbia Palestinian Student Union and former president of the Columbia University Buddhist Association, and his attorney, Nate Wessler, deputy director of the ACLU's Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, talk about his studies, the state of the pro-Palestinian movement and the prospects of a peaceful solution in the region and worldwide.

Student Detained for Foreign Policy Views Speaks

Politics doesn't stop for the holidays. Hear about the latest headlines from D.C. ahead of the pre-Christmas weekend. 

On Today's Show:
Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morning Joe on MSNOW; writer for MSNOW and contributing writer to The Atlantic talks about the national political news of the week, including Vanity Fair's extensive piece about President Trump's closest aides, the administration's blockade on Venezuela and more.

Political Headlines Ahead Of The Holidays

Recently, Nancy Pelosi sat down for an interview with her biographer, veteran journalist Susan Page, ahead of the upcoming 2026 congressional term.

On Today's Show:
Susan Page, USA Today Washington bureau chief and the author of the forthcoming book The Queen and Her Presidents (Harper/Collins April 2026), talks about the latest national political news, including President Trump's primetime address, the ongoing fight over ACA subsidies, and Nancy Pelosi's assessment of congressional politics, heading into her final term before she's planning to retire.

Pelosi: Why 2025 is like 2005, and That’s Good for Democrats

With the reported rise in anti-Semitic speech and the recent shooting at a Hanukah celebration in Australia, our guest explores the contours of prejudiced mindsets against Jews.

On Today's Show:
Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of its newsletter Deep Shtetl, about the intersection of politics, culture, and religion, offers analysis of anecdotal and survey data that show a generational divide in antisemitism.

Is There An Anti-Semitism Generation Gap?

A school shooting in Georgia this week has pushed gun violence back into the spotlight, as both presidential contenders (and their VPs) clarify their positions.

On Today's Show:
Chip Brownlee, a reporter at The Trace, a non-profit news site covering gun violence, breaks down what we know about the shooting, gun violence in schools and what each candidate has proposed to address the issue.

Georgia School Shooting Spotlights Gun Issues in the Presidential Race

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