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Ahead of Valentines Day, Charlotte Cowls comes on the show to talk about how couples deal with money, and listeners call in with questions and advice on how to deal with the sticky logistics that come with love. www.wnyc.org/story/love-a...
Love and Money | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
For Valentine's Day, Charlotte Cowles, financial advice columnist for The Cut, offers some personal finance advice for couples.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Ahead of Valentines Day, Charlotte Cowls comes on the show to talk about how couples deal with money, and listeners call in with questions and advice on how to deal with the sticky logistics that come with love. www.wnyc.org/story/love-a...
ICYMI: @bcappelbaum.bsky.social joins the show to talk about why fewer immigrants doesn't mean more jobs -- it means more robots. www.wnyc.org/story/why-fe...
Why Fewer Immigrants Doesn't Mean More Jobs | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Binyamin Appelbaum talks about the use of robots and automation in farming jobs typically held by immigrants.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:23 PM
ICYMI: @bcappelbaum.bsky.social joins the show to talk about why fewer immigrants doesn't mean more jobs -- it means more robots. www.wnyc.org/story/why-fe...
If you've ever had your car towed in the city, odds are you’ve interacted with a little known black market industry. @elkue.bsky.social joins the show to discuss his investigation into the strange and corrupt world of illegal towing. ://www.wnyc.org/story/trouble-in-nycs-tow-truck-industry/
Trouble in NYC's Tow Truck Industry | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Liam Quigley talks about his investigation into NYC's tow truck industry, where he found unscrupulous practices that have consequences for street safety, insurance claims and more.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:21 PM
If you've ever had your car towed in the city, odds are you’ve interacted with a little known black market industry. @elkue.bsky.social joins the show to discuss his investigation into the strange and corrupt world of illegal towing. ://www.wnyc.org/story/trouble-in-nycs-tow-truck-industry/
ICYMI: @susanpagedc.bsky.social joins the show to discuss the latest national political news, including the pending shutdown over DHS. www.wnyc.org/story/friday...
Friday Morning Politics: Partial Shutdown, End of the Surge, More | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
USA Today's Susan Page on national politics, including the partial shutdown, ICE drawdown, and congressional pushback.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM
ICYMI: @susanpagedc.bsky.social joins the show to discuss the latest national political news, including the pending shutdown over DHS. www.wnyc.org/story/friday...
What are your winter Olympics highlights so far? @slate.com correspondent @justinpeters.bsky.social talks about what's happening so far in Italy: www.wnyc.org/story/your-h...
Your Highlights from the Winter Olympics (So Far) | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Justin Peters, a correspondent for Slate, discusses some standout moments from the 2026 winter Olympics, and listeners share what they've been tuning in to.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:55 PM
What are your winter Olympics highlights so far? @slate.com correspondent @justinpeters.bsky.social talks about what's happening so far in Italy: www.wnyc.org/story/your-h...
Yesterday was "tin cup day" in Albany, and Mayor Mamdani traveled there to make his case to the state legislature for more money. @wnyc.org & @gothamist.com reporter Jimmy Vielkind was there & shares how it went: www.wnyc.org/story/mayor-...
Mayor Mamdani in Albany | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Reporter Jimmy Vielkind discusses Mayor Mamdani's trip to Albany for "Tin Cup Day."
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February 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Yesterday was "tin cup day" in Albany, and Mayor Mamdani traveled there to make his case to the state legislature for more money. @wnyc.org & @gothamist.com reporter Jimmy Vielkind was there & shares how it went: www.wnyc.org/story/mayor-...
NYNSA president Nancy Hagans talks about the end of the nurses strike at two New York hospital systems, and takes questions from nurses at the third, who voted down the new contract and are still on strike: www.wnyc.org/story/a-part...
A Partial End to the Nurses Strike | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
NYC nurses are returning to work at some hospitals, while the strike drags on at NewYork-Presbyterian. New York State Nurses Association president Nancy Hagans discusses the latest.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM
NYNSA president Nancy Hagans talks about the end of the nurses strike at two New York hospital systems, and takes questions from nurses at the third, who voted down the new contract and are still on strike: www.wnyc.org/story/a-part...
Listen to @theatlantic.com writer @markleibovich.bsky.social on his story on the Democrats' search for a winning formula: www.wnyc.org/story/can-th...
Can the Democrats Find Their Way? | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Mark Leibovich talks about his reporting on how the Democrats are searching for a new identity and winning formula.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Listen to @theatlantic.com writer @markleibovich.bsky.social on his story on the Democrats' search for a winning formula: www.wnyc.org/story/can-th...
Mass layoffs at The Washington Post and wholesale changes at CBS News have complicated the landscape of mainstream news in America. Listeners tell us how they’ve adapted their news habits and where they’re getting the news in general: www.wnyc.org/story/where-...
Where Do You Get Your News in 2026? | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Listeners tell us how they're getting news amid complications for mainstream outlets.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Mass layoffs at The Washington Post and wholesale changes at CBS News have complicated the landscape of mainstream news in America. Listeners tell us how they’ve adapted their news habits and where they’re getting the news in general: www.wnyc.org/story/where-...
Former Columbia president, First Amendment scholar and law professor Lee Bollinger talks about his new book, "University: A Reckoning." Listen here: www.wnyc.org/story/univer...
Universities and Democracies | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Former Columbia President Lee Bollinger argues that universities are essential to preserving democracy.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Former Columbia president, First Amendment scholar and law professor Lee Bollinger talks about his new book, "University: A Reckoning." Listen here: www.wnyc.org/story/univer...
Council member @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social talks about her oversight hearing that looked at how the city managed the Code Blue extreme cold crisis: www.wnyc.org/story/how-th...
How the City Managed the 'Code Blue' | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Crystal Hudson, the City Council Member for District 35, delves into the city's response to the recent extreme cold.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Council member @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social talks about her oversight hearing that looked at how the city managed the Code Blue extreme cold crisis: www.wnyc.org/story/how-th...
@nywfp.bsky.social co-directors Ana María Archila & Jasmine Gripper offer their take on Mayor Mamdani's proposals to tax the rich: www.wnyc.org/story/an-arg...
An Argument for 'Tax the Rich' | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Jasmine Gripper and Ana María Archila, co-directors of the New York Working Families Party, discuss Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed tax hike—and Gov. Kathy Hochul's resistance to it.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
@nywfp.bsky.social co-directors Ana María Archila & Jasmine Gripper offer their take on Mayor Mamdani's proposals to tax the rich: www.wnyc.org/story/an-arg...
ICYMI, @allofitwnyc.bsky.social Producer @jordanlauf.bsky.social introduces their new Get Lit With All Of It Newsletter and recommends some soon-to-publish books:
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Reading Recommendations From Get Lit With All of It | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
All Of It Producer Jordan Lauf offers recommendations for new books -- and how to sign up for the brand-new Get Lit With All Of It newsletter!
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February 10, 2026 at 8:55 PM
ICYMI, @allofitwnyc.bsky.social Producer @jordanlauf.bsky.social introduces their new Get Lit With All Of It Newsletter and recommends some soon-to-publish books:
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ICYMI, Jersey City Mayor James Solomon talks about his new role and the budget deficit:
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Jersey City's Big Budget Deficit | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon talks about the city's major budget deficit, which he blames on the former mayor, Steve Fulop, and other Jersey City news.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:53 PM
ICYMI, Jersey City Mayor James Solomon talks about his new role and the budget deficit:
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ICYMI, @nycsanitation.bsky.social Acting Commissioner Javier Lojan talks about the challenges of snow removal and extreme cold and answers listeners' questions:
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Winter Challenges For NYC's Sanitation Department | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Javier Lojan, acting commissioner of the NYC Sanitation Department, talks about the challenges the Sanitation Department has faced as the extreme cold settled in after the storm.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:44 PM
ICYMI, @nycsanitation.bsky.social Acting Commissioner Javier Lojan talks about the challenges of snow removal and extreme cold and answers listeners' questions:
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ICYMI, @chelseacirruzzo.bsky.social explains the new prescription drug website Trump RX:
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What to Know About TrumpRx | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Chelsea Cirruzzo, Washington Correspondent for STAT news, explains what the Trump administration's new prescription drug marketplace aims to do, and who might save money by using it.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:43 PM
ICYMI, @chelseacirruzzo.bsky.social explains the new prescription drug website Trump RX:
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ICYMI, @newyorker.com's Louisa Thomas on fewer athletes speaking out about politics:
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What We Want From Our Pro Athletes | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
A conversation about the shifting expectations of the public on how famous athletes should respond to politics.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:06 PM
ICYMI, @newyorker.com's Louisa Thomas on fewer athletes speaking out about politics:
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ICYMI, @speakermenin.bsky.social on the council's agenda, including year-round outdoor dining:
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Speaker Menin on Outdoor Dining, and More | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
City Council Speaker Julie Menin talks about the council's priorities, working with Mayor Mamdani, and new proposals—including year-round outdoor dining.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
ICYMI, @speakermenin.bsky.social on the council's agenda, including year-round outdoor dining:
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La Brega, the bilingual podcast that tells stories of Puerto Rico and its diaspora, is back! And its new season is about Puerto Rico's champions. Host @alanacb.bsky.social talked to us about it on the show today. Listen:
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La Brega: Stories of Puerto Rico's Champions | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Alana Casanova-Burgess talks about the new season of La Brega, which spotlights Puerto Rico's champions, and what they teach us about Puerto Ricans and the diaspora.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:37 PM
La Brega, the bilingual podcast that tells stories of Puerto Rico and its diaspora, is back! And its new season is about Puerto Rico's champions. Host @alanacb.bsky.social talked to us about it on the show today. Listen:
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On our show today, @historianheather.bsky.social examined the Bernie Goetz subway shooting and the roots of white rage. Her new book is 'Fear and Fury'. www.wnyc.org/story/tracin...
Tracing the Path from Bernie Goetz and Reagan to Today | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Heather Ann Thompson argues that the rebirth of white rage can be traced back to the Reagan Era and the Bernie Goetz shootings of four Black teenagers on a NYC subway in 1984.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM
On our show today, @historianheather.bsky.social examined the Bernie Goetz subway shooting and the roots of white rage. Her new book is 'Fear and Fury'. www.wnyc.org/story/tracin...
Mayor Mamdani joined today's show to talk about some news--from the cold snap to the budget to his endorsement of Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection. Listen.
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Mayor Mamdani on the Cold, Budget and More | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Mayor Zohran Mamdani talks about the latest news, including how the administration is protecting vulnerable New Yorkers from the cold, the budget gap and more city issues.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Mayor Mamdani joined today's show to talk about some news--from the cold snap to the budget to his endorsement of Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection. Listen.
@mayor.nyc.gov @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
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@mayor.nyc.gov @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
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On today's show: @pkrugman.bsky.social on "Sell America," a weakened dollar, and other U.S. economic news.
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How Investors Feel About Pres. Trump's Economy | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Paul Krugman on "Sell America," a weakened dollar, and other U.S. economic news.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:25 PM
On today's show: @pkrugman.bsky.social on "Sell America," a weakened dollar, and other U.S. economic news.
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ICYMI, Listeners share their cold-weather pastimes
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Your Winter Binges | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Listeners call in to talk about the movies, TV shows, books and music they're consuming as the cold temperatures mean more indoor time.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
ICYMI, Listeners share their cold-weather pastimes
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