Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

How well did you pay attention to the news in 2023?  On Today's Show : Listeners call in to prove their national news chops on our annual end-of-the-year news quiz.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A recent poll in New Hampshire showed Nikki Haley just three points behind Donald Trump -- in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup. On Today's Show : Susan Page , USA Today Washington bureau chief and the author of Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power (Twelve, 2021), rounds up the latest news from the GOP primary campaigns, Liz Cheney's book tour, and Biden's Middle East policy. Hos...

New Yorker staff writer Masha Gessen recently received a German literary prize, but the ceremony was delayed after the Russian-American writer compared Gaza to a Nazi-era ghetto. On Today's Show : Gessen discusses how the memory of the Holocaust complicates calls for a cease-fire, support for Palestinians, Zionism and antisemitism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Earlier this week the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump cannot appear on the state's primary ballot, because of his role in inciting the insurrection on January 6, 2021. On Today's Show: Elie Mystal , justice correspondent and columnist for The Nation magazine and host of the new podcast, Contempt of Court with Elie Mystal, and author of Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the...

How are some Palestinians thinking about the disparate treatment between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators receive? On Today's Show: Hebh Jamal , a Palestinian-American advocate and journalist living in Germany, discusses her piece titled “A Letter to my Gazan Son,” her experiences of anti-Palestinian repression in Germany, and her latest analysis on the situation in Gaza. Hosted by Sim...

Voters have a lot of thoughts on the consequences of  human migration and immigration policies, but often, those ideas are based on false or mistaken assumptions. On Today's Show: Hein de Haas , professor of sociology at the University of Amsterdam and founding member of the International Migration Institute at the University of Oxford and the author of How Migration Really Works: The Facts About...

Despite dismal poll numbers at this early stage, President Biden's reelection campaign is full of staffers who feel confident in his chances for 2024. On Today's Show: Gabriel Debenedetti , national correspondent at New York Magazine and author of The Long Alliance: The Imperfect Union of Joe Biden and Barack Obama (Henry Holt and Co., 2022), shares his latest reporting on the Democrats' plans for...

In its upcoming term, the Supreme Court will hear a case related to former President Trump's legal exposure for his behavior leading to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. On Today's Show: Elie Honig , senior legal analyst at CNN, host of the CAFE podcast "Up Against The Mob," former New Jersey and federal prosecutor and author of Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It (Harper, 2023), off...

The Supreme Court accepted a case for the upcoming term related to  the availability by mail of the  abortion medicine mifepristone.  On Today's Show: Elie Honig , senior legal analyst at CNN, host of the CAFE podcast "Up Against The Mob," former New Jersey and federal prosecutor and author of Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It (Harper, 2023), offers legal analysis of some cases the...

What does the global community of nations see as its role in brokering a ceasefire in Gaza, and what other options are key players on the international stage pursuing? On Today's Show: Farnaz Fassihi , United Nations bureau chief for The New York Times , breaks down the role of the United Nations in the war between Israel and Hamas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

With US officials reportedly saying that they expect Israel's offensive in Gaza to continue into the new year, we examine the needs of civilians caught in the middle.  On Today's Show: Miriam Berger , reporter on the Washington Post 's foreign news desk, talks about the conditions on the ground in Gaza, and what U.S. and other officials are doing to urge Israel to change its strategy. Then, Deepma...

On Wednesday, the presidents of three top universities testified before Congress about antisemitism on campus, and their responses provoked severe backlash. On Today's Show: Michelle Goldberg , New York Times Op-Ed columnist and co-host of "The Argument" podcast goes beyond the soundbites to give context on the line of questioning that led to their controversial responses. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Mortgage rates are high, and housing supply is low, which means buying a home is particularly unaffordable right now. On Today's Show: Annie Lowrey , staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Give People Money: How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World (Crown, 2018), explains why this is, and why it may not get better any time soon. Hosted by Sim...

In a recent interview, former President Trump declined to say that he wouldn't use his presidential powers for "retribution." On Today's Show: Joseph Zeballos-Roig , domestic policy and politics reporter at Semafor, talks about the latest national political news, including recent developments in Congress over border control, a Donald Trump interview with Sean Hannity, and last night's GOP primary...

Various question about the Israel-Hamas war have made their way to Congress, and to college campuses in recent weeks.  On Today's Show: Jake Sherman , co-founder of Punchbowl News and the co-host of the "Daily Punch" podcast by Punchbowl News, talks about recent Congressional news including foreign aid votes and conditions, and yesterday's hearing with the leaders of three prominent universities o...

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is underway in Dubai. On Today's Show: Nina Lakhani , senior climate justice reporter at The Guardian U.S., breaks down the latest from conference, including a deep dive into the president of the U.N. climate talks, Sultan al-Jaber's, ties to the fossil fuel industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

With divisions on the American left over how to talk about Zionism, our guest discusses the history of Jews in the region, and cautions pro-Palestinian activists to avoid anti-Semitism. On Today's Show: Alexis Grenell co-founder of Pythia Public, a political and public affairs firm, columnist for The Nation , explains her objections to how some on the left are approaching the conflict between Isra...

There's no shortage of discussion when it comes to the left's fissures on Israel. On Today's Show: Jeremy Cohan , co-chair of NYC-DSA's steering committee, explains the Democratic Socialists of America's pro-Palestine stance and their involvement in a widely criticized Manhattan protest the day after the October 7th attacks. Plus: JC shares an inside look at how the organization decides upon their...

A looming vote could possibly remove George Santos from Congress over his numerous lies and now campaign fraud related indictments. On Today's Show:  Sarah Longwell , political strategist, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump and publisher of the "The Bulwark," talks about 2024 politics, including voter opinion heading into early GOP primaries, polarization across and within parties, and the...

Updates and analysis from a New York lawmaker involved in some key foreign policy and military congressional committees. On Today's Show: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand  (D NY), responds to questions about Israel's war in Gaza, healthcare, asylum seekers, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war appears to be holding, as several rounds of prisoner/hostage swaps have been underway. On Today's Show: Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal recaps the latest political news after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, including how the latest developments in the Middle East are impacting congressional and presidential politics her...

Argentinians have taken a far-right turn in Sunday's presidential election, resulting in the victory of the self-described 'anarcho-capitalist' political newcomer, Javier Milei. On Today's Show: Ana Lankes , Latin America correspondent for The Economist , describes the circumstances that led to Milei's victory, what she learned during her three-hour exclusive interview with him before the election...

Why was an influential AI executive removed by his company's board, hired by Microsoft, and is now jockeying for his old job back? On Today's Show: Sara Morrison , a senior Vox reporter who covers data privacy, antitrust, and Big Tech, talks about the firing and hiring of Sam Altman and government efforts to regulate AI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

A former GOP Congressman who served on the Jan. 6 Select Committee, provides analysis on recent right wing movements, from the Tea Party to Trump. On Today's Show: Adam Kinzinger , former Illinois congressman (2011 to 2023), Air Force veteran, CNN commentator and the author (with Michael D'Antonio) of Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country (The Open Field, 2023), talks ab...

How can we explain the  gap between some mostly positive economic indicators and how Americans perceive the state of the economy? On Today's Show: James Surowiecki , a contributing writer for The Atlantic and the author of The Wisdom of Crowds , talks about the US economy, and what it means for the politics of today, and the 2024 election. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....