The Brian Lehrer Show

Nick Corasaniti ,  New York Times  reporter covering national politics, with a focus on voting and elections, talks about how both Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill say they would deal with President Trump if they are elected governor, and other ways the president's influence is being felt in the tight race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

Rosemary Misdary , WNYC and Gothamist health & science reporter, explains the statewide ballot question about preservation in the Adirondacks and expanding skiing facilities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New York City voters will see several questions on their ballots that aim to make it easier to build housing.  Alec Schierenbeck , executive director of the Charter Revision Commission argues in favor of the measures, and Lincoln Restler , New York City Council member (District 33, Greenpoint, Northside Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Boerum Hill, Vine...

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. 30 Issues in 30 Days: ICE in the City  (First) | 30 Issues in 30 Days: The Case for a Free CUNY  (Starts at 17:50) | 30 Issues in 30 Days: Climate and Energy Policy  (Starts at 33:13) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

Julia Ioffe , founding partner and Washington correspondent of Puck and the author of Motherland: A History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy  (Ecco, 2025), talks about her new book that delves into the feminist history of Russia and why it offers context for the war in Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Samantha Maldonado , senior reporter for THE CITY, offers her takeaways on the mayoral debate and talks about other races on the ballot in NYC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To wrap up a series on pets, listeners call in to shout out why their dog, cat, rabbit, bearded dragon, fish or any other type of pet is so special. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New York City would not be the first city in America to open a publicly-owned grocery store. Yasmin Tayag , staff writer at The Atlantic , talks about how other municipalities have fared in this experiment, Zohran Mamdani's grocery store proposal and the skepticism around it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today,  Lyle Cleary , DVM, associate veterinarian at the Center for Avian & Exotic Medicine , @dr.lyle.dvm on Instagram, talks about the challenges of keeping birds as pets and what they need to thrive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Listeners try their hand at a quiz identifying a person through a clue about their famous parents. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elizabeth Kim , Gothamist and WNYC reporter, recaps the last mayoral debate between the three remaining candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, as early voting is set to begin this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brigid Bergin , Gothamist and WNYC senior political correspondent, and David Brand , housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, recap the last mayoral debate between the three remaining candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, as early voting is set to begin this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

Errol Louis , political anchor of Spectrum NY1 News, host of Inside City Hall and The Big Deal with Errol Louis, New York Magazine  columnist and host of the podcast You Decide, talks about how each candidate says they will respond to ICE or other federal agents conducting raids in the city, like the one that happened earlier this week in Chinatown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

New York Times reporter Eliza Shapiro talks about the cost of child care in New York City and the mayoral candidates' approaches to this aspect of the affordability crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today,  Chi Cho , owner of Pacific Aquarium on Delancey St., talks about keeping fish as pets and how to keep them healthy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elizabeth Kim , Gothamist and WNYC reporter, previews the final mayoral debate and talks about the latest news from the campaign trail as Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa vie for votes.  Plus, Ben Feuerherd , WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering public safety and policing, talks about what he saw during yesterday when federal agents descended on Chinatown in what he said was an "apparent raid."  Hosted by...

Stuart A. Thompson , reporter at  The New York Times  covering online influence, breaks down his latest reporting on how President Donald Trump is using fake artificial intelligence generated imagery to attack his perceived enemies and successfully rouse his supporters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

Listeners hear an iconic or otherwise notable quote by a contemporary or historical public figure and try to identify who said it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listeners try their hand at a quiz with questions about iconic albums and recording artists. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Amy Sedaris , actress, author, producer, rabbit enthusiast and host of the To the Rescue! gala, benefiting Humane World for Animals on November 7 talks about why she loves rabbits and how to help them thrive.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Avery Trufelman , host of the podcast Articles of Interest  talks about the new season of her podcast, "Gear," where she explores the link between the U.S. military and the clothes we all wear, like t-shirts, chore jackets and other outdoor gear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caroline Spivack , reporter for Crain's New York Business, talks about the mayoral candidates' climate and energy policies, including their stances on Local Law 97. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grace Ashford , New York Times reporter covering New York State politics and government, talks about why President Trump commuted former Congressman George Santos' sentence, which allowed him to leave prison after serving less than three months of his long sentence for crimes related to theft and fraud. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

House Speaker Mike Johnson called this weekend's "No Kings" protests "hate America" rallies. Listeners call in to share what they were rallying for and against, and respond to Johnson's characterization of the marches.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listeners try their hand at a quiz with questions about iconic late-night talk show hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.