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WNYC/Gothamist reporter Jimmy Vielkind, told us about a slew of bills signed by Governor Hochul at the end of 2025— and about what to expect in the State Assembly's upcoming legislative session.
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A Recap and Preview of New State Legislation | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Jimmy Vielkind, New York State Issues reporter for WNYC, reviews a slew of bills signed by Governor Hochul at the end of 2025 and previews the State Assembly's upcoming legislative se...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:25 PM
WNYC/Gothamist reporter Jimmy Vielkind, told us about a slew of bills signed by Governor Hochul at the end of 2025— and about what to expect in the State Assembly's upcoming legislative session.
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We talked with the former New York Times bureau chief in Caracas about the U.S. military action in Venezuela and what might come next for either country.
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What Comes Next for the US and Venezuela | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
The New York Times' former bureau chief in Caracas offers context to the US invasion of Venezuela and capture of its leader Maduro.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
We talked with the former New York Times bureau chief in Caracas about the U.S. military action in Venezuela and what might come next for either country.
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On this first Monday of the new year, we talked about Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first days in office. Listen:
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Mayor Mamdani's First Few Days | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
News from the new mayor's first few days in office.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:21 PM
On this first Monday of the new year, we talked about Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first days in office. Listen:
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Tune in to WNYC NOW for live coverage of Mayor Mamdani's inauguration, with Fordham University professor @cmgreer.bsky.social & Harry Siegel from The City. wnyc.org, 93.9FM and AM820.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Tune in to WNYC NOW for live coverage of Mayor Mamdani's inauguration, with Fordham University professor @cmgreer.bsky.social & Harry Siegel from The City. wnyc.org, 93.9FM and AM820.
As 2025 comes to a close, it's time for our annual news quiz!
Listeners called in for some trivia about the past year in politics, culture, and more.
Test your knowledge against theirs: www.wnyc.org/story/2025-n...
Listeners called in for some trivia about the past year in politics, culture, and more.
Test your knowledge against theirs: www.wnyc.org/story/2025-n...
2025 News Quiz: Hour 2 | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
In our annual news quiz, listeners call in for some trivia about the past year in politics, culture, and more.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, it's time for our annual news quiz!
Listeners called in for some trivia about the past year in politics, culture, and more.
Test your knowledge against theirs: www.wnyc.org/story/2025-n...
Listeners called in for some trivia about the past year in politics, culture, and more.
Test your knowledge against theirs: www.wnyc.org/story/2025-n...
Were you paying attention in 2025?
Earlier today, listeners call in to try their hand at quiz questions on topics like the mayoral race, President Trump, New Jersey headlines, arts and entertainment and more.
Take a listen: www.wnyc.org/story/2025-n...
Earlier today, listeners call in to try their hand at quiz questions on topics like the mayoral race, President Trump, New Jersey headlines, arts and entertainment and more.
Take a listen: www.wnyc.org/story/2025-n...
2025 News Quiz: Hour 1 | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
In our annual news quiz, listeners call in to answer trivia questions about the past year in politics, culture, and more.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Were you paying attention in 2025?
Earlier today, listeners call in to try their hand at quiz questions on topics like the mayoral race, President Trump, New Jersey headlines, arts and entertainment and more.
Take a listen: www.wnyc.org/story/2025-n...
Earlier today, listeners call in to try their hand at quiz questions on topics like the mayoral race, President Trump, New Jersey headlines, arts and entertainment and more.
Take a listen: www.wnyc.org/story/2025-n...
Here are the winners of the "best photo sitting on your phone" contest, 2025 edition... with Photoville co-founder Dave Shelley, and Bronx-based photojournalist (and guest host) David Gonzalez: www.wnyc.org/story/the-br...
The Brian Lehrer Show's 'Best Photo' Contest Winners For 2025 | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Every year, The Brian Lehrer Show asks you to submit the best photo you took that is sitting on your phone. We present the winners of this year's contest.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Here are the winners of the "best photo sitting on your phone" contest, 2025 edition... with Photoville co-founder Dave Shelley, and Bronx-based photojournalist (and guest host) David Gonzalez: www.wnyc.org/story/the-br...
@mohsenofpalestine.bsky.social & @aclu.org lawyer Nate Wessler talk about Mahdawi's activism and the legal issues he's dealing with: www.wnyc.org/story/mohsen...
Mohsen Mahdawi's Case | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
As he awaits a court ruling on the Trump administration's attempt to deport him, a Palestinian activist, talks about the state of the pro-Palestinian movement.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
@mohsenofpalestine.bsky.social & @aclu.org lawyer Nate Wessler talk about Mahdawi's activism and the legal issues he's dealing with: www.wnyc.org/story/mohsen...
Flu season is really ramping up now. NYC's interim health commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse offers advice on how to cope if you get sick, and tips for how to avoid it: www.wnyc.org/story/how-to...
How to Stay Healthy as Flu Season Ramps Up | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Michelle Morse, M.D., interim commissioner of health at the NYC Department of Health, talks about how to stay healthy this holiday season.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Flu season is really ramping up now. NYC's interim health commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse offers advice on how to cope if you get sick, and tips for how to avoid it: www.wnyc.org/story/how-to...
@pbump.com talks about the anticlimactic release of the Epstein files, the '60 Minutes' segment that did not run and more: www.wnyc.org/story/monday...
Monday Morning Politics: Epstein Files and More | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Philip Bump talks about the latest national political news, including the release of the Epstein files, divisions in the GOP and more.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
@pbump.com talks about the anticlimactic release of the Epstein files, the '60 Minutes' segment that did not run and more: www.wnyc.org/story/monday...
What are your reasons for loving New York? www.wnyc.org/story/reason...
Reasons to Love New York Right Now | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Erik Maza, editor-at-large at New York Magazine discusses some of the reasons to love New York right now, and listeners call in to share their own reasons.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
What are your reasons for loving New York? www.wnyc.org/story/reason...
Gothamist reporter David Brand explains the latest NYC housing housing news. www.wnyc.org/story/adams-...
Adams Rent Guidelines Board Appointments and City Council Housing Votes | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Yesterday, out-going mayor Eric Adams appointed four members to the Rent Guidelines Board, creating a major obstacle to mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's key campaign promise to freeze the...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Gothamist reporter David Brand explains the latest NYC housing housing news. www.wnyc.org/story/adams-...
Keep up with the latest on Trump's closest aides, Venezuela, and more. @jonlemire.bsky.social joined us this morning to unpack. www.wnyc.org/story/friday...
Friday Morning Politics: Trump's Chief of Staff; Venezuela; Economic Woes | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Jonathan Lemire on Vanity Fair's extensive piece about President Trump's closest aides, the administration's blockade on Venezuela and more.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Keep up with the latest on Trump's closest aides, Venezuela, and more. @jonlemire.bsky.social joined us this morning to unpack. www.wnyc.org/story/friday...
What makes a fun office holiday party?
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Your Office Holiday Parties | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Listeners call in to share what makes a fun office holiday party, and share stories from parties, either from this year or in the past.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
What makes a fun office holiday party?
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Jersey City Mayor-elect James Solomon joined us this morning to talk about his priorities.
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Meet the New Jersey City Mayor: James Solomon | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
James Solomon, mayor-elect of Jersey City, talks about his plans and priorities for when he takes office as mayor of Jersey City this January.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Jersey City Mayor-elect James Solomon joined us this morning to talk about his priorities.
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Listen: Susan Page on President Trump's primetime address and other news. Then, Mike Lawler on the vote on ACA subsidies pushed through by four Republican lawmakers.
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Thursday Morning Politics: Trump's Primetime Address; ACA Subsidies Fight | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Susan Page talks about President Trump's address and other news. Then, Mike Lawler talks about the vote on ACA subsidies pushed through by four Republican lawmakers.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Listen: Susan Page on President Trump's primetime address and other news. Then, Mike Lawler on the vote on ACA subsidies pushed through by four Republican lawmakers.
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ICYMI: @errollouis.bsky.social on the life, career and legacy of trailblazer Bella Abzug. His new podcast is 'Bella's Battles: The Activist and Icon Who Changed America'
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Bella Abzug's Impact on NYC Politics | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Errol Louis talks about his new podcast about the impact of the former Congresswoman Bella Abzug, plus the latest local political news.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
ICYMI: @errollouis.bsky.social on the life, career and legacy of trailblazer Bella Abzug. His new podcast is 'Bella's Battles: The Activist and Icon Who Changed America'
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Today:
- In 2026, where might we see humanitarian risks around the world?
- Environmental justice priorities in NYC,
- Time's 'Person of the Year': AI architects,
- Shop Listener: gifts for kids
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or wnyc.org
- In 2026, where might we see humanitarian risks around the world?
- Environmental justice priorities in NYC,
- Time's 'Person of the Year': AI architects,
- Shop Listener: gifts for kids
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or wnyc.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Today:
- In 2026, where might we see humanitarian risks around the world?
- Environmental justice priorities in NYC,
- Time's 'Person of the Year': AI architects,
- Shop Listener: gifts for kids
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or wnyc.org
- In 2026, where might we see humanitarian risks around the world?
- Environmental justice priorities in NYC,
- Time's 'Person of the Year': AI architects,
- Shop Listener: gifts for kids
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or wnyc.org
ICYMI, @theatlantic.com's Franklin Schneider on being 'ghosted' by prospective employers:
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Employers, Stop Ghosting Me! | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Franklin Schneider, writer based in New York City, discusses his recent piece in The Atlantic, "When Did the Job Market Get So Rude?"
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December 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
ICYMI, @theatlantic.com's Franklin Schneider on being 'ghosted' by prospective employers:
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ICYMI, the likely City Council Speaker, Julie Menin, talks about priorities for 2026:
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Meet the Likely New Speaker | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Councilmember Julie Menin, the likely new speaker, talks about her priorities for City Council and how she foresees her relationship with the incoming Mamdani administration will be.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
ICYMI, the likely City Council Speaker, Julie Menin, talks about priorities for 2026:
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ICYMI, @julierovner.bsky.social on the ACA deadline and the politics over extending subsidies:
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The Latest Battle Over the Fate of the ACA | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
KFF Health News' Julie Rovner discusses the latest over the battle in Congress over the fate of the Affordable Care Act.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
ICYMI, @julierovner.bsky.social on the ACA deadline and the politics over extending subsidies:
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Today:
- @fredmkaplan.bsky.social on Trump & the EU,
- @nancysolomon2.bsky.social on last night's Ask Gov. Murphy,
- @wikipedia.org founder Jimmy Wales on trust and the information landscape,
- @newyorker.com's Jay Caspian Kang on digital vs. analog reading
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- @fredmkaplan.bsky.social on Trump & the EU,
- @nancysolomon2.bsky.social on last night's Ask Gov. Murphy,
- @wikipedia.org founder Jimmy Wales on trust and the information landscape,
- @newyorker.com's Jay Caspian Kang on digital vs. analog reading
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
December 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today:
- @fredmkaplan.bsky.social on Trump & the EU,
- @nancysolomon2.bsky.social on last night's Ask Gov. Murphy,
- @wikipedia.org founder Jimmy Wales on trust and the information landscape,
- @newyorker.com's Jay Caspian Kang on digital vs. analog reading
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- @fredmkaplan.bsky.social on Trump & the EU,
- @nancysolomon2.bsky.social on last night's Ask Gov. Murphy,
- @wikipedia.org founder Jimmy Wales on trust and the information landscape,
- @newyorker.com's Jay Caspian Kang on digital vs. analog reading
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
Today:
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social on Mamdani's transition;
- @elienyc.bsky.social on SCOTUS and executive power,
- @tinanguyen.bsky.social on Trump & AI regulation;
- @theatlantic.com's Valerie Trapp on self-checkout culture at the grocery story
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social on Mamdani's transition;
- @elienyc.bsky.social on SCOTUS and executive power,
- @tinanguyen.bsky.social on Trump & AI regulation;
- @theatlantic.com's Valerie Trapp on self-checkout culture at the grocery story
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
December 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Today:
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social on Mamdani's transition;
- @elienyc.bsky.social on SCOTUS and executive power,
- @tinanguyen.bsky.social on Trump & AI regulation;
- @theatlantic.com's Valerie Trapp on self-checkout culture at the grocery story
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social on Mamdani's transition;
- @elienyc.bsky.social on SCOTUS and executive power,
- @tinanguyen.bsky.social on Trump & AI regulation;
- @theatlantic.com's Valerie Trapp on self-checkout culture at the grocery story
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
Our annual listener-sourced holiday gift guide, Shop Listener, is active--and today, we heard about some of the things under $50 that you can find on our online guide:
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Shop Listener 2025: Under $50 | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Listeners call in to shout out the holiday gifts they sell that are under fifty dollars.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Our annual listener-sourced holiday gift guide, Shop Listener, is active--and today, we heard about some of the things under $50 that you can find on our online guide:
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