Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Recent history has shown how two global superpowers engage on the world stage. What changes when a third nation joins the mix? On Today's Show: David Sanger , White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times , talks about what he calls the new 'Cold Wars'—emphasis on the 's'—as the U.S., China and Russia vie for dominance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments concerning the law used to charge defendants for their actions on January 6th. On Today's Show: Kate Shaw , professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, co-host of the Supreme Court podcast Strict Scrutiny, a contributor with ABC News and a contributing opinion writer with The New York Times , offers her legal analysis. Hosted by Simplecast,...

What is on Congress's radar after Iran's strike on Israel? On Today's Show: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand  (D-NY) talks about her work in Washington, including the war in Gaza, her bill for child care for police officers and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How are the politics and society of today similar to those of the 1960s? On Today's Show: Doris Kearns Goodwin , presidential historian, author of many books, including Team of Rivals and her latest, An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s (Simon & Schuster, 2024), writes about the life and times she shared with her late husband, Dick Goodwin, a speechwriter and advisor to JFK, R...

This election year, the politics of inflation will be a key issue for voters.  On Today's Show: John Cassidy , staff writer at The New Yorker , talks about the latest inflation report and how both parties are responding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Congress facing a number of key issues, we explore the Rep. Mike Johnson's stewardship of the nation's business before the House of Representatives.  On Today's Show: Luke Broadwater , congressional correspondent for The New York Times , talks about the latest congressional news, including the pressure on Speaker Johnson from the right over FISA, spending, foreign aid, and more. Hosted by Sim...

The White House says that President Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan could help 30 million borrowers. On Today's Show: Danielle Douglas-Gabriel , national higher education reporter at the Washington Post , shares her reporting and unpacks the details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

Former President Trump recently stated that he thinks abortion policy should be left to the states, as many in the GOP are expressing support for a national 15-week abortion ban. On Today's Show: Molly Ball , senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal , talks about the 2024 election and abortion in light of recent developments Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

Objective economic indicators continue to show a mismatch with the public's perception of the state of the economy.  On Today's Show: Megan Cassella , CNBC Washington correspondent, talks about Friday's jobs report, Treasury Sec. Yellen's trip to China, and other national political and economic news. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

President Biden has reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu the humanitarian situation in Gaza had to improve, following the killings of aid workers delivering food and supplies.  On Today's Show: Yasmeen Abutaleb , Washington Post White House reporter and co-author of the book, Nightmare Scenario: Inside the Trump Administration Response to the Pandemic that Changed History (Harper, 20...

An Israeli attack in Gaza has killed seven aid workers from the organization World Central Kitchen. On Today's Show: Allison Kaplan Sommer , a journalist for Haaretz and the host of the Haaretz podcast, talks about Israeli response to the deaths of the WCK aid workers, the state of U.S./Israel relations, and other developments in the Israel/Hamas war. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

As Donald Trump's rhetoric grows increasingly more inflammatory, debate surrounding whether or not to use the label 'fascist' heats up as well. On Today's Show: Andrew Marantz , staff writer at The New Yorker and author of Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation (Viking, 2019), discusses his latest piece, which explores whether or not Trump is...

The Biden campaign is currently out-fundraising Trump, who needs money not only for the campaign but for his growing legal bills. On Today's Show:  Rebecca Davis O'Brien, reporter covering campaign finance and money in U.S. elections for The New York Times , explains why it matters, who is giving campaign cash and the difference between what large and small donors want when they give money. Hosted...

One of Silicon Valley's most intrepid journalists shares her analysis of how the tech business helps shape the digital products they producer which in turn, shape our lives.  On Today's Show: Kara Swisher , tech journalist, host of the podcasts "On with Kara Swisher" and "Pivot" and the author of Burn Book: A Tech Love Story (Simon & Schuster, 2024), tells her story as it overlaps with that of the...

How is critical infrastructure built and regulated—and what systems are in place to prevent an accident like the collision in Baltimore from happening in the future? On Today's Show: Peter Ford , founder of SkyRock Advisors, a port and maritime infrastructure advisor, and a member of the Cornell Program in Infrastructure Policy advisory board, and Brian Buckman , professional engineer and founder...

A new Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll that shows President Biden seemed to have gotten a bump in some swing states after the State of the Union. On Today's Show: Laura Davison, politics editor at Bloomberg News, talks about the poll and what it suggests about the politics and policies that Biden touted, including the fact that that taxing the rich is a popular position among swing-state voters...

The CEO of Boeing, Dave Calhoun, announced he will step down this year amid a management scandal. On Today's Show: Lori Aratani , reporter covering transportation issues for The Washington Post , breaks down what's going on at the fraught airline company and just how safe it is to fly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

When it comes to the war in Gaza, some Israelis and Palestinians have an an appetite for productive dialog about what peace and justice could look like for both peoples.  On Today's Show: Alon-Lee Green and Rula Daood , national co-directors of Standing Together, talk about their work leading a group that advocates for peace and justice for all Israelis and Palestinians, and how they are approachi...

Misinformation on social media—some of it seeded by groups that are anti-reproductive rights—is leading women away from using birth control. On Today's Show: Lauren Weber , health and science accountability reporter at The Washington Post , explains how it is affecting women's choices and access to reproductive care. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Violent gangs in Haiti have a history of violent interference in the country's democratic processes. On Today's Show: Garry Pierre-Pierre , founder and publisher of The Haitian Times, discusses the unfolding crisis in Haiti where gangs have ousted the president and wreaked havoc on the population. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

With multiple major global conflicts raging, a humanitarian chef discusses the importance of civilian aid and  food distribution. On Today's Show: José Andrés , a Michelin-starred chef, Emmy-winning television host, founder of the non-profit organization World Central Kitchen and the author of Zaytinya: Delicious Mediterranean Dishes from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon (Ecco, 2024), talks about his w...

What domestic or foreign consequences will come of a speech given by the highest ranking Jewish American lawmaker in US history, criticizing Israel's leader? On Today's Show: Claudia Grisales, NPR Congressional correspondent, talks about the latest national politics news, including the reverberations of Sen. Schumer's remarks about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Calls for a 'ceasefire' in Gaza mean different things to different stakeholders. On Today's Show: Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Khaled Elgindy, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and director of its Program on Palestine and Israeli-Palestinian Affairs, discuss what a ceasefire could loo...

After President Biden's State of the Union Address last Thursday, he began campaign trip to four swing states, taking a policy-laden victory lap after a successful speech. On Today's Show: Jonathan Capehart , associate editor at the Washington Post, host of the podcast "Capehart" and the Washington Post Live's "First Look," and host of The Saturday Show and The Sunday Show on MSNBC, talks about hi...

This morning, the House voted overwhelmingly to pass a TikTok 'ban,' which now faces an uphill battle in the Senate.  On Today's Show: Drew Harwell , Washington Post technology reporter, talks about the reasons for the bill and what happens if the bill to ban the popular social media app or force its parent company to sell it passes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...