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Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

With President Trump's agenda including massive priorities like the SAVE act, and the war in Iran, a look at recent news from Congress.

On Today's Show:
Burgess Everett, congressional bureau chief for Semafor, talks about the latest news out of Congress this week, including a bipartisan housing bill that passed the Senate, the president's push for the SAVE Act and more.

Senate passes major housing bill; nobody notices

On Today's Show: 
David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and an author of The Atlantic daily newsletter, plus author of The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America (Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2025), offers analysis of how President Trump is changing the way he describes the status of the war with Iran, and why his public statements about it have shifted around so dramatically. Plus, Mohammed Sergie, editor of Semafor Gulf, talks about how the war has affected the Gulf states.

Trump Says War Is “Very Complete;” Hegseth Says “Just Begun”

The war in Iran has economic consequences in terms of the region's oil exports. But how could prediction markets change the picture?

On Today's Show: 
John Cassidy, staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Capitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI (Macmillan, 2025), talks about his recent story, "How to Prevent Insider Trading on Trump’s Wars" and other news related to the economic repercussions of the Iran war.

The economics and morality of placing bets on war

As the war in Iran and across the region continues, a renowned global geopolitics analyst weighs in.

On Today's Show:
Christiane Amanpour, chief international anchor and host of CNN's "Amanpour" and PBS' "Amanpour & Company," talks about the recent social and political history of Iran, and the latest news on the war with Iran.

Amanpour on the U.S. and Iran

Prior to today's war in Iran, the geopolitically powerful nation has been on the radar of certain hawkish US lawmakers.

On Today's Show:
Sabrina Siddiqui, national politics reporter at The Wall Street Journal, talks about the latest news from Washington, especially related to the war with Iran.

Did Lindsey Graham “goad” Trump into this war?

The war in Iran could have global implications on trade, including the critical energy market, which draws much of its inventory from Iranian oil.

On Today's Show:
Lydia DePillis, New York Times reporter covering the American economy, talks about how the war with Iran could affect the economy at home, as issues with oil prices, supply chains and the massive cost of the war begin to pile up.

How the war in Iran could impact the U.S. economy

The Pentagon is reconsidering its relationship with artificial intelligence company Anthropic, after the company has stated it doesn’t want its technology used in autonomous weapons or government surveillance, and explains the way that AI is reshaping national defense.

On Today's Show:
Steven Levy, editor at large for Wired, breaks down the latest reporting on this story.

Anthropic’s AI ethics vs. the Pentagon

The primaries in Texas and North Carolina illuminate some political factors that could be at play in the midterms this November.

On Today's Show:
Lisa Lerer, national political correspondent for The New York Times, talks about the primary results and issues at play.

Texas-sized clues to who will control Congress

Active duty veteran and now member of the House Armed Services committee talks about the parallels between Trump's recent actions against Iran, and the circumstances that led to the invasion and occupation of Iraq. 

On Today's Show: 
Rep. Pat Ryan, U.S. Representative (D, NY-18), offers his take on the conflict, the upcoming vote in the House on war powers and more.

After Serving In Iraq, Rep. Pat Ryan's Thoughts On Trump's War in Iran

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leaves many questions unanswered about the future of Iran and the region.

On Today's Show:
Robin Wright, contributing writer and columnist for The New Yorker, talks about what might come next for Iran after its Supreme Leader was killed in an Israeli air strike, as the war continues to widen and the country remains divided politically.

Could Iranians Really Rise Up Like Trump Wants?

The 'lame duck' nature of Trump's second term means that midterm politics are different than other years for the GOP.

On Today's Show:
Susan Page, USA Today Washington bureau chief and the author of the forthcoming book The Queen and Her Presidents (HarperCollins, 2026), talks about the latest national political news, including the pending shutdown at DHS and congressional pushback on tariffs.

How Trump's 2nd Term Politics Could Impact the Midterms

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