Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

  1. Sen. Andy Kim on People’s Crazy Health Insurance Spikes

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    Sen. Andy Kim on People’s Crazy Health Insurance Spikes

    For our monthly 'Call Your Senator' series, NJ listeners asked about their healthcare prices, and other national issues. On Today's Show: U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) talks about his work in the Senate and the issues in New Jersey, including the debate over ACA subsidies, the Gateway tunnel funding, and the Epstein files.

    23 Min.
  2. How "Epstein Email" Politics Shifted Over The Weekend

    VOR 1 TAG

    How "Epstein Email" Politics Shifted Over The Weekend

    President Trump has reportedly reversed course on the Epstein investigation over the weekend, now urging his party to baack a vote to release a large tranche of emails and other documents.  On Today's Show: Eleanor Mueller, congress reporter at Semafor, talks about the latest national political news from Congress, including the shutdown winners and losers, the upcoming vote in the House on the Epstein files and more.

    20 Min.
  3. What’s a Capitalist, Socialist or Marxist Anyway?

    VOR 4 TAGEN

    What’s a Capitalist, Socialist or Marxist Anyway?

    With so much political baggage attached to labels like communism, socialism and Marxism, we look at the terminology, and how much the distinctions matter.  On Today's Show: Carlo Invernizzi-Accetti, professor of political science and executive director of the Moynihan Center at The City College of New York, and author of 20 Years of Rage: How Resentment Took the Place of Politics (Mondadori, 2024), explains the core principles of the various strains of thought on the left.

    22 Min.
  4. Epstein Leaks Meet Shutdown End Game Drama

    VOR 6 TAGEN

    Epstein Leaks Meet Shutdown End Game Drama

    On Wednesday, the House of Representatives returned to work after a 54-day hiatus, and have been releasing documents throughout the day related to Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump. On Today's Show: Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter at POLITICO, talks about the contents of the files, the upcoming vote in the House on the funding bill that would end the government shutdown, why some Democrats are furious at their Senate colleagues who broke ranks to cut a deal and more. NOTE: This conversation was recorded on the morning of Wednesday, 11/12/25, amid a developing story. Check other trusted news sources for the latest.

    21 Min.
  5. Veterans Group Leader: Hegseth Misses Military Reason For Diversity

    11. NOV.

    Veterans Group Leader: Hegseth Misses Military Reason For Diversity

    On Veterans Day, we explore recent changes to the US military under Pete Hegseth. On Today's Show: Paul Rieckhoff, independent national security, veterans affairs and political analyst, host of the Independent Americans podcast, founder & CEO, Independent Veterans of America, co-founder of American Veterans for Ukraine, founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), discusses how vets are viewing the changes Pete Hegseth is making to the armed forces, and how well they feel they are being taken care of under Hegseth and the Trump administration.

    20 Min.
  6. Rep. Suozzi: No To The Shutdown Compromise (and Zohran Mamdani)

    10. NOV.

    Rep. Suozzi: No To The Shutdown Compromise (and Zohran Mamdani)

    A Long Island congressman explains his centrist, bi-partisan approach to the current political moment. On Today's Show: U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi (D-NY3) talks about the Senate's possible end to the longest shutdown in history, and what the election of Zohran Mamdani means for the Democratic party.

    21 Min.
  7. A SNAP Update And More From Day 38 Of The Shutdown

    7. NOV.

    A SNAP Update And More From Day 38 Of The Shutdown

    As Rep. Nancy Pelosi announces her decision to retire from Congress in 2027, the longest ever shutdown of the federal government continues. On Today's Show: Toluse Olorunnipa, staff writer at The Atlantic, discusses the latest national political news.

    20 Min.
  8. Will SCOTUS Avoid The Big Question In The Trump Tariffs Case?

    6. NOV.

    Will SCOTUS Avoid The Big Question In The Trump Tariffs Case?

    The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week on the legality of President Trump's tariffs.  On Today's Show: Aziz Huq, professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School and author of The Rule of Law: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, 2024), offers legal analysis of the case, and how the justices might be inclined to rule, based on their questions.

    20 Min.
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