The Brian Lehrer Show

NYC's dining sheds have to come down by the end of next week. Ryan Kailath breaks down what happens next for the restaurant industry, including new rules that will take effect starting April 1, 2025.

Daniel Klaidman, investigative reporter for CBS News, breaks down the megadonors who fueled Donald Trump's campaign for president and what they may want in the next 4 years.

Mayor Adams holds one off-topic press conference per week, where reporters can ask him questions on any subject. Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, recaps what he talked about at this week's event.

The latest on Trump's pick of oil executive Chris Wright to be the secretary of energy and the takeaways from the first week of COP29, the annual climate conference with world leaders.

U.S. Senator (D, NY) Kirsten Gillibrand talks about her reelection, President-Elect Trump's cabinet picks, UFOs, and more.

Listeners talk about how the manage to keep their relationships going despite major political differences and disagreements.

1 in 8 children in NYC public schools are homeless, a record number. Christine Quinn talks about the challenges homeless families face, and offers solutions to this longstanding problem.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries talks about the election results, and his new book based on his speech in the House on becoming minority leader.

The history of American foreign policy toward the Middle East.

New York City council member Chi Ossé, talks about his recently-passed bill that will ban broker fees.

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

What may be coming down the road for public health as President-elect Trump considers giving vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. a leading role in the administration.

Details about Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to bring congestion pricing to New York City.

A conversation about who President-elect Trump has chosen for top positions, and how Republican leadership is responding.

Muslim and Arab-American voters, the "uncommitted" movement, and how it affected turnout for Vice President Harris.

Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and editor, and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” show, recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, including Trump's administration might impact the state and more.

As our centennial series continues, Richard Haass reviews the history of American's global influence, from World War I to today.

As Democrats search for the reasons Americans rejected the party in this past election, we look at the argument that sexism and racism were a major factor in Harris's loss.

Rebecca Jennings, senior correspondent at Vox, explains what media sources young men are consuming online and what led to the split between young men favoring Trump and young women favoring Harris.

Listeners call in to talk about how the 2024 election has affected their relationships and what it's taught them about their friends, neighbors, colleagues and acquaintances.

U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat talks about how he plans to resist Trump's plans for "mass deportation," and shares other priorities of Democrats in Congress, as they are facing Trump's next term and Republicans potentially holding on to the House majority.

Mayor Adams holds one off-topic press conference per week, where reporters can ask him questions on any subject. Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, recaps what he talked about at this week's event.

President-elect Donald Trump has called for the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act. Matthew Daly, environmental reporter for the Associated Press, talks about what to expect from a second Trump administration and what President Biden can do now to safeguard his climate policies.

Listeners call in to share how they are talking to their kids about the election results.

The breakdown in how New Yorkers voted in the 2024 presidential election.

David Sirota, former presidential campaign speechwriter for Bernie Sanders, offers analysis of why he believes Harris lost the election from his perspective on the political left.

A conversation about the election of Donald Trump and its possible effect on the NYC economy.

A look back at 100 years of how the United States cares for veterans, from World War I through today.

A political analysis of how President-elect Trump might approach U.S. foreign policy and military affairs.

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

A hundred years of cars in the New York City-scape.

A conversation about New York State's drought, New Jersey wildfires, and what people can do to conserve water.

Trump improved his margin among New Jersey voters on Tuesday, losing by only five points. Politico's Matt Friedman reports on the shift.

Andy Kim, U.S. Representative and Senator-Elect (D NJ), talks about the election results and his plans for his move to the senate.

With a second Trump presidency looming, listeners talk about the policies they hope he'll enact–or the ways they intend to resist.

As our centennial series continues, presidential historian Alexis Coe reviews the history of presidential candidates acknowledging losses.

Results and analysis of the gubernatorial race in Puerto Rico.

Astead Herndon, New York Times national politics reporter, host of "The Run-Up" podcast and CNN political analyst, offers his analysis of Trump's win, after spending months during the campaign talking to voters across the country.

WNYC's Brigid Bergin talks about the results that are known so far in New York's swing Congressional seats on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley, plus reports on how New Yorkers voted on the ballot measures.

Political analysis of Donald Trump's win and talks about what may come next.

Latino USA anchor Maria Hinojosa and Semafor's Benjy Sarlin discuss Trump's victory and how different groups voted.

Steve Zeitlin of CityLore and poet Bob Holman of the Bowery Poetry Club return with more poems and stories from people engaged with our democracy.

How the Harris and Trump campaigns' "get out the vote" strategies differ -- and how they might play out as voters head to the polls today.

A look at the closing arguments of the candidates in New York's swing Congressional districts and why Democratic Party leaders are nervous about Proposition 1. Plus, our recap the mayor's weekly press conference.

Elie Honig offers legal analysis to lawsuits Trump supporters have already filed to challenge election results and explains how the justice system may respond.

Susan Page, USA Today Washington bureau chief, discusses the latest national political headlines as Election Day looms.

Advice for those feeling the strain of election anxiety in their every day lives.

A conversation about the history of how Americans learn about presidential elections.

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

A discussion about the history of American capitalism and the ebb and flow of regulation.

Ahead of the New York City Marathon on Sunday, listeners call in to share why they are running, what they get out of it and more.

Bob Woodward talks about his new book covering American presidential policies toward the war in Ukraine and the Middle East and the election.

The nuts and bolts of how to vote in New York and New Jersey, and what to do if problems arise.

Listeners call in to share the political costume they are donning for Halloween, which this year falls just days before the consequential presidential election.

The co-hosts of WNYC's On the Media discuss the decisions by several major newspapers to pull their candidate endorsements, the role of mis- and disinformation and more.

From McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers to frozen waffles to deli meats, it seems like food recalls are all over the place. Vox's reporter Ellen Loanes explains why this is happening, and what to know as a consumer.

Philip Bump, national columnist for The Washington Post and book author, talks about the latest news from the campaign trail, where both Harris and Trump are making their closing arguments to voters.

What's your book club reading right now?

WNYC and Gothamist reporter Elizabeth Kim recaps Mayor Adams' weekly press conference.

Fred Kaplan talks about the latest news on global conflicts plus his new novel.

New Yorkers are voting on Proposition 1, which would add some new protections to the state constitution.

Twelve years later, listeners reflect on the experience of Superstorm Sandy, what they learned and what has changed.

Wild animals, writes Benji Jones, are "spiraling toward extinction." And more than a third of the world's tree species are at risk of extinction.

A look back at the history of socialism in America.

Amy Freitag, president of the New York Community Trust, talks about its work, its centennial and how to participate in its future.

The issues animating voters in the swing state of Nevada.

Attorney Marc Elias talks about his experience in overturning Trump's challenge to the 2020 election results in court, and what may be the battle ahead for the 2024 election.

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

Radiolab’s Latif Nasser previews their latest episode, "The Unpopular Vote," which covers the history of the electoral college.

Tommy Silk of @LandmarksofNY on Instagram, talks about some of the lesser-known historically significant buildings of NYC. Today, landmarks to what's lost to history.

Former Manhattan borough historian Michael Miscione quizzes listeners.

A look at how the presidential candidates are approaching the care economy, particularly childcare and eldercare, ahead of Election Day.

Tommy Silk, of @LandmarksofNY on Instagram, guides us to some of the lesser-known historically significant buildings of NYC.

Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank talks about the key races that will determine who controls Congress.

A quiz on the history of the women's vote.

Checking in on the ticker-tape parade in New York City for the W.N.B.A.’s newest champions, the New York Liberty.

Brooke Gladstone, co-host of WNYC's On The Media, talks about what’s been different in the media during this presidential election cycle compared to the last two.

Brian quizzes listeners on topics covered in the centennial series "100 Years of 100 Things." Today's quiz focuses on stats from our segments on making a living without a college degree, and Nobel Peace Prize winners.

UC Davis law professor and author Mary Ziegler reviews the history of of abortion law in the U.S.

Tommy Silk, licensed New York sightseeing guide and the author of Hidden Landmarks of New York, talks about some of the lesser-known historically significant commercial spaces of NYC.

WNYC and Gothamist reporter Elizabeth Kim recaps Mayor Adams' weekly press conference.

Tommy Silk, licensed New York sightseeing guide and the author of Hidden Landmarks of New York, talks about some of the lesser-known historically significant private residences of NYC.

Jonathan Alter, MSNBC analyst and book author author reflects on the felony trial of Donald Trump as one of the few journalists in the courtroom and as a presidential historian.

What to expect as New York City's mandatory composting program expands to Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx.

Brian quizzes listeners on topics covered in the centennial series "100 Years of 100 Things." Today's quiz focuses on Republican presidential candidates.

Gen Z men, masculinity and politics.

Today's pledge drive quiz focuses on Democratic presidential candidates.

Editor of The New Yorker and the host of The New Yorker Radio Hour, talks about this year's New Yorker Festival, and the election.

The latest from the swing state of Georgia, which has seen record-high early voting turnout numbers.

A look at the history of women and voting since the 19th amendment gave them the right to vote in 1920.

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

Malcolm Gladwell talks about his new work which follows up on his breakthrough book, The Tipping Point, with a more sobering look at social "epidemics."

The 20th Dodge Poetry Festival is happening now in downtown Newark, with a new mission of sparking social change through poetry.

Director of the New York City Department of City Planning makes his case for City of Yes.

Errol Louis discusses the swing congressional districts on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley.

Is there a way to celebrate Italian American heritage without Columbus? Listeners weigh in.

A discussion about new podcast series: El Péndulo. The show looks at the issues that are important to Latino voters, especially in swing states.

WNYC’s election series “America, Are We Ready?” looks at the presidential candidates’ different approaches to housing costs.

WNYC and Gothamist reporter Elizabeth Kim recaps Mayor Adams' weekly press conference.