The Brian Lehrer Show

Mark Joseph Stern , senior writer at Slate covering courts and the law, previews the end of the Supreme Court term, plus remembers the late Justice Souter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As our centennial series continues, listeners share memories of Yankee great Yogi Berra, who also played for and managed the Mets (about whom he said, "It ain't over 'til it's over"). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard Buery , CEO of Robin Hood and chair of the Charter Revision Commission convened by Mayor Adams, talks about the commission's preliminary report, including a possible change to NYC's primary elections.   Correction: The Brennan Center supports shifting to even-year elections, but does not have a position on open primaries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. Who is Pope Leo XIV? (First) | Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas (Starts at 44:20) | Felix Contreras on the legacy of music icon Celia Cruz (Starts at 1:05:47) 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 for information about our...

Jon Campbell , Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about a deal that will allow the MTA to install speed cameras on bridges and tunnels in the city, plus more on how the new budget might affect Gov. Hochul's reelection campaign next year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, listeners call in to share the best and unique gifts they've received for Mother's Day and suggest gift ideas for last-minute shoppers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In president Trump's first administration, he stated that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are "not money". Now, he heads his own crypto company. David Yaffe-Bellany , technology reporter for The New York Times , covering the crypto industry, shares his reporting on the ways the Trump family has financially benefitted from embracing the industry in these first few months of his second presidency...

Catholics around the world are getting to know the new pontiff, Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States. David Gibson , director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University, and Mollie Wilson O'Reilly , editor-at-large and columnist at Commonweal , talk about the direction the former Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago-area native, might take the church. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf , interim co-CEO of PEN America, and Mia Couto , Mozambican author and recipient of this year's PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature, discuss the work of PEN America promoting free expression and this year's 61st annual Literary Awards Ceremony at Town Hall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

As our centennial series continues, Felix Contreras , host and co-creator of NPR's Alt. Latino, talks about the life and legacy of music icon Celia Cruz, born 100 years ago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill and David Cruz , senior political correspondent and anchor, and moderator of Chat Box and Reporters Roundtable at NJ Spotlight News, recap and offer analysis of a conversation between New Jersey's Republican candidates for governor: State Sen. Jon Bramnick, former Assemblymember Jack Ciattarelli and former radio host Bill Spadea. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Rick Seltzer , senior writer for the Chronicle of Higher Education  who writes their Daily Briefing newsletter, talks about the latest news in the fights between Columbia, Harvard and other universities and the Trump administration, and how the funding cuts are hitting the schools so far. Plus,  Max Kozlov , science reporter covering biomedical research at Nature , talks about his reporting on the...

Bob Costas , sportscaster and talk show host, reflects on his recent Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award and the state of baseball and other sports today. => EVENT:  Bob Costas will discuss his wide-ranging career - and how sports have changed with Howard Bryant at The 92nd Street Y on Sunday, May 11 at 7 pm. ( Ticket information ) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Elizabeth Kim , Gothamist and WNYC reporter, talks about the latest news from the campaign trail, including the match-up of former Gov. Cuomo and Mayor Adams, what voters were saying about the mayoral race at AOC's recent town hall and more news. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Communication blackouts, delayed flights, staffing shortages -- New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport has been in crisis mode for the past week.  Pete Muntean , CNN correspondent covering aviation and transportation, pilot, and flight instructor, takes us behind the scenes of the "multi-day" meltdown at Newark, and explains what's caused these problems for travelers and staff alike. Ho...

Mary Ziegler , UC Davis law professor and the author of Roe: The History of a National Obsession (Yale University Press, 2023) and Personhood: The New Civil War over Reproduction  (Yale University Press, 2025), talks about her book about "fetal personhood," as well as the news on mifepristone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

Listeners call in to share their stories of weaning themselves their "smart" cell phones, from setting limits to abandoning them completely. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last week, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Food and Drug Administration would require all new vaccines to be tested against placebos and to develop new vaccines without using mRNA technology. Christina Jewett , reporter covering Food and Drug Administration for The New York Times , explains what that will mean for future vaccines, including COVID-19 booster shots, plus mo...

As our centennial series continues, Bob van der Linden , commercial aviation curator at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, looks at the past 100 years of civilian air travel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mariana Simões , investigative journalist covering climate and the environment for City Limits, shares her reporting on how cuts to staff working on environmental justice issued within the Environmental Protection Agency are affecting community groups in New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

Rent-stabilized tenants may see increases of up to 7.75% on two-year leases, after the Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote on rent increases. David Brand , housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, reports on what comes next for landlords and tenants with rent-stabilized apartments.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

Kimberly Adams , senior Washington correspondent for Marketplace and the co-host of the Marketplace podcast “Make Me Smart,” talks about the latest news on tariffs, including the end of the de minimis exemption, which may lead to higher prices for consumers. Plus, Arthur Dong , teaching professor of strategy and economics at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, offers analysi...

Scott Bok , former board chair of the University of Pennsylvania, longtime CEO of the M&A advisory firm Greenhill & Co., and the author of Surviving Wall Street: A Tale of Triumph, Tragedy and Timing  (Wiley, 2025), talks about his life and facing crises on Wall Street and, most recently, his resignation from the Penn Board in December 2023. =>EVENT:   New York Public Library's Stavros Niarchos Fo...

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Maria Ponce Sevilla , director of development at Mixteca Organization Inc., a community-based organization serving Mexican and Latin American immigrant communities, highlights the various regional Mexican communities that can be found all over New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. NYC Health Department Braces for Federal Budget Cuts (First) | REAL ID, for Real This Time  (Starts at 27:34) | 100 Years of 100 Things: Women in the Military  (Starts at 42:14) 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 for inf...