Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Epizody

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  The law and politics of the Cornell gang rape investigation 30.09.2026 18min

  The national discussion about sexual assault on campus has been revived in the wake of a scandal at Cornell.
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  The departing UN Sec’y General cared about climate change. Did he make a difference? 29.09.2026 22min

  With a host of geopolitical issues including military conflicts, trade wars and more, a look at the legacy of outgoing UN Sec. Gen. António Guterres.
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  Malcolm Gladwell thinks we’re having the wrong gun control debates 28.09.2026 19min

  Longstanding discussions about gun control in the US and the 2nd Amendment may be missing some of the important pieces of the conversation.
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  Trump and Gen Z soften on China 25.09.2026 22min

  After a big week for international politics, we look at one of the key geopolitical relationships of our era.
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  How to end the partisan redistricting wars 25.09.2026 23min

  For today's policy deep-dive ahead of the midterms, we look at the redrawing of electoral district lines, gerrymandering and fair representation.
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  'People are wild.' Sarah Longwell on our weird political contradictions 23.09.2026 21min

  Focus groups are often a good way to pair political opinions with voters' identity and demographics in ways that polling can't.
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  30 Issues Election Series Debut: Universal Health Care? 22.09.2026 22min

  This midterm year, several candidates have included a version of "Medicare for All" in their campaigns.
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  What can the U.N. do without US funding? 21.09.2026 20min

  This week, the United Nations General Assembly gavels into session as numerous conflicts around the world draw international attention.
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  How state abortion bans are affecting women's health nationwide 18.09.2026 29min

  Shefali Luthra, reproductive health reporter at The 19th, breaks down a lawsuit against Texas AG Ken Paxton, which claims a state abortion ban led to a woman's death. Plus, a look at the rising numbers of pregnancy-related deaths in states with similar bans.
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  Riding the MAGA wave for racial purity and profit 17.09.2026 22min

  A new article argues that the Trump administration's foreign policy approaches are more about enriching officials than national security or prosperity.
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  One Democrat’s formula for building a supermajority 16.09.2026 21min

  In a midterm year, many in the political sphere have ideas about the direction of their party.
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  Close read of Amodei’s existential AI threat essay 16.09.2026 1h

  A recent essay from a leader in the AI industry raised concerns about the threats that this technology poses to humanity.
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  Alaska , Ohio and Iowa are in play? 14.09.2026 20min

  After the Republican National Convention, have the political conditions in battleground midterm states changed?
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  Hillary Clinton grapples with pre- and post-9/11 failures 11.09.2026 25min

  The September 11th, 2001 terror attacks were an inflection point for New York, and for the United States.
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  FDNY 9/11 Chief on the hidden documents and lessons learned 10.09.2026 27min
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  Asma Khalid on Islamophobia after 9/11 and now 09.09.2026 22min

  Asma Khalid, co-host of the BBC's The Global Story and former NPR White House correspondent, talks about the rise in Islamophobia following the 9/11 attacks and how it has changed over 25 years.
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  Trump calls Iran War 'small potatoes' 08.09.2026 25min

  Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morning Joe on MSNOW, writer for MSNOW and staff writer for The Atlantic, talks about the latest developments in the war in Iran and the president's influence on midterm elections.
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  What the shaky bond market means for the global economy 03.09.2026 21min

  Amidst rising inflation, ongoing wars in Iran and Israel, and the U.S. national debt climbing to a record $40 trillion, the global bond market is rattled.
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  The real costs of the war with Iran 01.09.2026 19min
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  Wisconsin's Gov Race is a Test Case for Data Center Opposition 31.08.2026 21min

  Wisconsin is becoming a major hub for AI data centers, and likewise, local advocacy and backlash against them.