The Brian Lehrer Show
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Live on @wnyc from 10AM - noon. NY Public Radio's most popular politics and society talk show. Tune to 93.9 FM, AM820 or visit wnyc.org/radio to listen live.
WNYC & Gothamist reporters @joehong.bsky.social and Karen Yi talk about their reporting on grocery costs; the interruption of SNAP benefits & more: www.wnyc.org/story/snap-a...
SNAP and the Cost of Groceries | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Karen Yi and Joe Hong on how grocery prices can vary between stores and neighborhood and how grocery stores fared during the interruption of SNAP benefits.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
WNYC & Gothamist reporters @joehong.bsky.social and Karen Yi talk about their reporting on grocery costs; the interruption of SNAP benefits & more: www.wnyc.org/story/snap-a...
Today:
-@nancysolomon2.bsky.social recaps Ask Gov. Murphy,
-@joehong.bsky.social & Karen Yi on groceries in NYC,
-@jelaniya.bsky.social on 10 years of protest & backlash,
-Future dep'y mayor Dean Fuleihan, then @lauranahmias.bsky.social on Mamdani's admin
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
-@nancysolomon2.bsky.social recaps Ask Gov. Murphy,
-@joehong.bsky.social & Karen Yi on groceries in NYC,
-@jelaniya.bsky.social on 10 years of protest & backlash,
-Future dep'y mayor Dean Fuleihan, then @lauranahmias.bsky.social on Mamdani's admin
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today:
-@nancysolomon2.bsky.social recaps Ask Gov. Murphy,
-@joehong.bsky.social & Karen Yi on groceries in NYC,
-@jelaniya.bsky.social on 10 years of protest & backlash,
-Future dep'y mayor Dean Fuleihan, then @lauranahmias.bsky.social on Mamdani's admin
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
-@nancysolomon2.bsky.social recaps Ask Gov. Murphy,
-@joehong.bsky.social & Karen Yi on groceries in NYC,
-@jelaniya.bsky.social on 10 years of protest & backlash,
-Future dep'y mayor Dean Fuleihan, then @lauranahmias.bsky.social on Mamdani's admin
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
Hear listeners share their hyperlocal infrastructure concerns they hope will be addressed by mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. www.wnyc.org/story/sewer-...
Sewer Socialism? Start Here, City Hall | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Zohran Mamdani cites sewer socialism as inspiration for his vision of improving public infrastructure. Listeners share which small public works would make life better on their block.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Hear listeners share their hyperlocal infrastructure concerns they hope will be addressed by mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. www.wnyc.org/story/sewer-...
Earlier, @nicholaswu12.bsky.social shared his reporting on the upcoming vote to end the government shutdown. www.wnyc.org/story/the-ho...
The House Returns to Work | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
The upcoming vote in the House on the funding bill that would end the government shutdown, why some Democrats are furious at their Senate colleagues who broke ranks to cut a deal.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Earlier, @nicholaswu12.bsky.social shared his reporting on the upcoming vote to end the government shutdown. www.wnyc.org/story/the-ho...
Hear @thecity.nyc's Greg David discuss the state of New York City's economy as mayor-elect Mamdani prepares to enter office and unveil his first budget. www.wnyc.org/story/mamdan...
Mamdani's Budget Challenges | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Greg David, THE CITY contributor and Newmark J-School professor, discusses the fiscal challenges Mayor-elect Mamdani faces in balancing the budget while keeping his campaign promises.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Hear @thecity.nyc's Greg David discuss the state of New York City's economy as mayor-elect Mamdani prepares to enter office and unveil his first budget. www.wnyc.org/story/mamdan...
Catch @elizabethkim.bsky.social's political analysis of the first batch of new hires in the Mamdani administration. www.wnyc.org/story/mayore...
Mayor-elect Mamdani Preps for Office | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Elizabeth Kim talks about the new hires Mayor-elect Mamdani has announced will be part of his administration, plus the news from Mayor Adams's final days in office.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Catch @elizabethkim.bsky.social's political analysis of the first batch of new hires in the Mamdani administration. www.wnyc.org/story/mayore...
Today:
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social on Mamdani's transition team,
- @thecity.nyc's Greg David on paying for Mamdani's agenda,
- @nicholaswu12.bsky.social on the end of the shutdown,
- Listeners, what infrastructure issues do you hope the new mayor addresses?
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social on Mamdani's transition team,
- @thecity.nyc's Greg David on paying for Mamdani's agenda,
- @nicholaswu12.bsky.social on the end of the shutdown,
- Listeners, what infrastructure issues do you hope the new mayor addresses?
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today:
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social on Mamdani's transition team,
- @thecity.nyc's Greg David on paying for Mamdani's agenda,
- @nicholaswu12.bsky.social on the end of the shutdown,
- Listeners, what infrastructure issues do you hope the new mayor addresses?
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social on Mamdani's transition team,
- @thecity.nyc's Greg David on paying for Mamdani's agenda,
- @nicholaswu12.bsky.social on the end of the shutdown,
- Listeners, what infrastructure issues do you hope the new mayor addresses?
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
Today:
- @rieckhoff.bsky.social on veterans and Pete Hegseth;
- Listeners, have strong opinions about the Senate's shutdown-ending deal?
- A COP30 update on climate;
- Hands-on approaches to science education;
- Checking in on phone-free schools
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- @rieckhoff.bsky.social on veterans and Pete Hegseth;
- Listeners, have strong opinions about the Senate's shutdown-ending deal?
- A COP30 update on climate;
- Hands-on approaches to science education;
- Checking in on phone-free schools
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today:
- @rieckhoff.bsky.social on veterans and Pete Hegseth;
- Listeners, have strong opinions about the Senate's shutdown-ending deal?
- A COP30 update on climate;
- Hands-on approaches to science education;
- Checking in on phone-free schools
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- @rieckhoff.bsky.social on veterans and Pete Hegseth;
- Listeners, have strong opinions about the Senate's shutdown-ending deal?
- A COP30 update on climate;
- Hands-on approaches to science education;
- Checking in on phone-free schools
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
This A.M., @lizadonnelly.bsky.social previewed her new documentary "Women Laughing" which takes us behind the scenes into the lives of the many women creating cartoons for @newyorker.com. www.wnyc.org/story/funny-...
Funny Women of The New Yorker | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly discusses her short documentary film, "Women Laughing," about the female cartoonists at The New Yorker and their artistic processes.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This A.M., @lizadonnelly.bsky.social previewed her new documentary "Women Laughing" which takes us behind the scenes into the lives of the many women creating cartoons for @newyorker.com. www.wnyc.org/story/funny-...
ICYMI: @rescue.org's Ciarán Donnelly broke down the latest news from Sudan on today's Brian Lehrer Show. www.wnyc.org/story/the-hu...
The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
The latest news from Sudan, where the country has been experiencing a civil war since April 2023.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ICYMI: @rescue.org's Ciarán Donnelly broke down the latest news from Sudan on today's Brian Lehrer Show. www.wnyc.org/story/the-hu...
Catch U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi discuss the latest on the government shutdown and the election results of the New York City mayoral race. www.wnyc.org/story/rep-su...
Rep. Suozzi on the Shutdown & Election Results | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi (D NY3) talks about the latest on the longest shutdown in history, how it now might end and the election results.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Catch U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi discuss the latest on the government shutdown and the election results of the New York City mayoral race. www.wnyc.org/story/rep-su...
Hear @jacobinmag.bsky.social's Micah Uetricht and @johnjayrec.bsky.social's Susan Kang discuss democratic socialism after the election of Zohran Mamdani in New York City's mayoral race. www.wnyc.org/story/how-de...
How Democratic Socialism Won in New York City | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
How the democratic socialist theory of change brought forth Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral race and what to expect from a socialist mayor.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Hear @jacobinmag.bsky.social's Micah Uetricht and @johnjayrec.bsky.social's Susan Kang discuss democratic socialism after the election of Zohran Mamdani in New York City's mayoral race. www.wnyc.org/story/how-de...
Today:
- How Democratic Socialism won in NYC,
- Long Island Rep. Tom Suozzi on shutdown and election politics,
- The latest on the civil war in Sudan
- @lizadonnelly.bsky.social on women cartoonists
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- How Democratic Socialism won in NYC,
- Long Island Rep. Tom Suozzi on shutdown and election politics,
- The latest on the civil war in Sudan
- @lizadonnelly.bsky.social on women cartoonists
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Today:
- How Democratic Socialism won in NYC,
- Long Island Rep. Tom Suozzi on shutdown and election politics,
- The latest on the civil war in Sudan
- @lizadonnelly.bsky.social on women cartoonists
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- How Democratic Socialism won in NYC,
- Long Island Rep. Tom Suozzi on shutdown and election politics,
- The latest on the civil war in Sudan
- @lizadonnelly.bsky.social on women cartoonists
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
WNYC arts and culture reporter Hannah Frishberg has some non-politics-related activities for the weekend as listeners share how they're shifting their attention away from the mayoral race and back to other things.
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Your Post-Election Refresh | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
WNYC's Hannah Frishberg shares non-politics related activities for the weekend as listeners share how they're shifting their attention away from the mayoral race.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
WNYC arts and culture reporter Hannah Frishberg has some non-politics-related activities for the weekend as listeners share how they're shifting their attention away from the mayoral race and back to other things.
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ICYMI: @newyorker.com staff writer Molly Fischer talked about her reporting on Costco’s storied company culture and whether it can endure as the company continues to grow.
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Costco's Changing Culture | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Molly Fischer, staff writer at The New Yorker, talks about her reporting on Costco’s storied company culture and whether it can endure as the company continues to grow.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
ICYMI: @newyorker.com staff writer Molly Fischer talked about her reporting on Costco’s storied company culture and whether it can endure as the company continues to grow.
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On our show today: @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, Manhattan borough president and NYC comptroller-elect, talked about his election victory, the transition from Manhattan borough president to citywide office and more.
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The New NYC Comptroller(-Elect) | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Mark Levine, Manhattan borough president and Comptroller-Elect, talks about his election victory, the transition from Manhattan borough president to citywide office, and more.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
On our show today: @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, Manhattan borough president and NYC comptroller-elect, talked about his election victory, the transition from Manhattan borough president to citywide office and more.
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ICYMI: Toluse Olorunnipa, staff writer at The Atlantic, discussed the latest national political news as Rep. Nancy Pelosi announces her decision to retire from Congress in 2027 and the government shutdown, already the longest in U.S. history, goes on. www.wnyc.org/story/friday...
Friday Morning Politics: The Continuing Government Shutdown | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
The Atlantic's Toluse Olorunnipa discusses the latest national political news as the government shutdown goes on.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
ICYMI: Toluse Olorunnipa, staff writer at The Atlantic, discussed the latest national political news as Rep. Nancy Pelosi announces her decision to retire from Congress in 2027 and the government shutdown, already the longest in U.S. history, goes on. www.wnyc.org/story/friday...
ICYMI, Amit Singh Bagga on the passage of the housing ballot questions:
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New Yorkers Say 'Yes' to the Housing Ballot Questions | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Amit Singh Bagga, campaign director for the Yes on Affordable Housing PAC, discusses the approval of three housing-related ballot measures by NYC voters.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
ICYMI, Amit Singh Bagga on the passage of the housing ballot questions:
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ICYMI, @irincarmon.bsky.social talks about her new book, 'Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America':
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The Perils of Pregnancy in America | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
A new book explores what it means to be pregnant today in America through reporting and personal stories.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
ICYMI, @irincarmon.bsky.social talks about her new book, 'Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America':
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ICYMI, Law prof Aziz Huq offers analysis of yesterday's Supreme Court hearing about presidential power & tariffs:
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The Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Tariffs | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
The Supreme Court heard arguments this week on the legality of President Trump’s tariffs. Aziz Huq analyzes the case and the justices’ likely leanings.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
ICYMI, Law prof Aziz Huq offers analysis of yesterday's Supreme Court hearing about presidential power & tariffs:
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ICYMI, @michaellangenyc.bsky.social goes into the data on how Mamdani won:
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The Mamdani Coalition | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Michael Lange, New York City-based writer, researcher, strategist, and political organizer, talks about the broad coalition that Zohran Mamdani put together for his decisive win.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
ICYMI, @michaellangenyc.bsky.social goes into the data on how Mamdani won:
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Fordham University political scientist and co-host of the FAQ NYC podcast Christina Greer offers political analysis of Zohran Mamdani's big win: www.wnyc.org/story/more-o...
More on the City's Next Mayor | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, co-host of the podcast FAQNYC, and the author of How to Build a Democracy: From Fannie Lou Hamer and B...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Fordham University political scientist and co-host of the FAQ NYC podcast Christina Greer offers political analysis of Zohran Mamdani's big win: www.wnyc.org/story/more-o...
WNYC & Gothamist reporter @mehayes.bsky.social talks about the coalition of voters that propelled Mikie Sherrill to victory, and more: www.wnyc.org/story/new-je...
New Jersey's New Governor | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Mike Hayes talks about the results of New Jersey's contentious governor's race.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
WNYC & Gothamist reporter @mehayes.bsky.social talks about the coalition of voters that propelled Mikie Sherrill to victory, and more: www.wnyc.org/story/new-je...
New Jersey's next governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social takes a victory lap: www.wnyc.org/story/mikie-...
Mikie Sherrill Takes a Victory Lap | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey governor-elect, talks about her big win and what comes next for New Jersey's next governor.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
New Jersey's next governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social takes a victory lap: www.wnyc.org/story/mikie-...
WNYC reporter @elizabethkim.bsky.social & @documentedny.bsky.social editor-in-chief Ethar El-Katatney reflect on Zohran Mamdani's historic win: www.wnyc.org/story/mamdan...
Mamdani's Historic Win | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Analysis of the New York City mayoral race results and reporting from the perspective of different immigrant communities in the city.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
WNYC reporter @elizabethkim.bsky.social & @documentedny.bsky.social editor-in-chief Ethar El-Katatney reflect on Zohran Mamdani's historic win: www.wnyc.org/story/mamdan...