Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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• How Trump made over $1 billion from cryptocurrency 02.07.2026 21min

  A look at President Trump's recent financial disclosure paperwork reveals a number of lucrative streams of income.
• National politics, 1776 edition 01.07.2026 21min
• Supreme Court Term Ends; Birthright Citizenship Upheld 30.06.2026 19min

  Today marked the final day in session for the Supreme Court, which ruled on a number of key, and in some cases, divisive issues.
• How Midterms season is playing out in Congress 29.06.2026 21min

  With Congress back in session, how are lawmakers and their political parties squaring up their agendas ahead of the November elections?
• A 'schism' in the Democratic Party? 26.06.2026 23min

  POLITICO national political reporter Lisa Kashinsky on the Democratic Party's infighting and why centrist Dems are "freaking out."
• U.S. monopolies vs. workers, consumers 22.06.2026 22min

  One of the key economic levers the government can manipulate are in pursuit of anti-trust policy.
• Sen. and Rev. Raphael Warnock on Isaiah in our times 19.06.2026 23min

  Politics often involves matters of conscience, especially on consequential issues like gun violence, voter suppression and climate change.
• Iran deal draft, annotated with David Sanger 18.06.2026 23min

  An agreement has been reached between the United States and Iran to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
• What to know about July student loan changes 15.06.2026 20min

  On July 1, there will be changes to the student loan repayment system that change the situation for new and old borrowers alike.
• Trump redesigns America’s birthday party 12.06.2026 23min

  As the country gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the plans that President Trump has in mind are raising eyebrows.
• What the World Cup means at a time of global conflict 11.06.2026 21min

  As top athletes from around the world gather for the World Cup, many are representing nations embroiled in military conflict.
• Where science, politics and improv theater collide 10.06.2026 20min

  As trust in science and institutions has eroded, the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is teaching scientists how to better communicate their work to lay people.
• Bill Bradley talks NBA finals and politics 09.06.2026 21min

  With basketball fresh on everyone's mind, someone with his feet in both the sports world, and the political world, discusses.
• Ben Rhodes on America’s defining speeches 08.06.2026 22min

  Speeches have an important history in the United States, not only for their historical impact, but for their role in shaping a national identity.
• What happened this week between Congress and the President 05.06.2026 22min
• Martha Raddatz on heroes she has known and the Iran War stalemate 04.06.2026 21min

  As the Trump administration continues to use the US military for geopolitical leverage, a look at the work of boots-on-the-ground service members.
• David Remnick on the Democratic Party’s “identity crisis” 03.06.2026 20min

  Ahead of the midterms, a look at some key races.
• NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes listener questions 02.06.2026 22min

  The far-left politics of NYC's new(ish) mayor have drawn national attention, and raised questions about the future of Democratic politics.
• Trump wants many green card applicants to leave the country 29.05.2026 18min

  The Trump administration announced that those seeking green cards would need to apply from their home countries, not within the U.S. as many had been able to do.
• The case for getting involved in state politics 28.05.2026 21min

  A recent Supreme Court decision weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act