Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

AI as an issue in hotly contested House race

With AI technology and its accompanying data centers taking up some of the spotlight as a midterm issue, we look at how it's playing out in a key house race.  On Today's

'Socialist Manifesto' author on past failures and governing in the real world

As the DSA and other ideologies on the political left begin to gain footholds in elected offices including NYC's mayoralty, we look at what 'socialism' really is, in prac

Affordability debate clips from crucial house race

With affordability as a central political issue this midterm season, how are candidates in a key New Jersey race addressing it? On Today's Show: Timmy Facciola, founder

Algorithms price gouge us. This guest wants to change that

The free market supposedly sets fair prices based on supply and demand. How are algorithmic pricing models helping profiteers charge more for the same? On Today's Show:

The right and women’s sports (not about trans athletes)

With right wing voices taking aim at transgender athletes, who they say create unfairness in women's sports, a look at the Trump administration's cuts to Title IX enforce

The law and politics of the Cornell gang rape investigation

The national discussion about sexual assault on campus has been revived in the wake of a scandal at Cornell. On Today's Show: Alexandra Brodsky, civil rights lawyer and

The departing UN Sec’y General cared about climate change. Did he make a difference?

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. On Today's Show: Da

Malcolm Gladwell thinks we’re having the wrong gun control debates

Longstanding discussions about gun control in the US and the 2nd Amendment may be missing some of the important pieces of the conversation. On Today's Show: Malcolm Glad

Trump and Gen Z soften on China

After a big week for international politics, we look at one of the key geopolitical relationships of our era. On Today's Show: Ishaan Tharoor, global affairs columnist a

How to end the partisan redistricting wars

For today's policy deep-dive ahead of the midterms, we look at the redrawing of electoral district lines, gerrymandering and fair representation. On Today's Show: Dan Vi

'People are wild.' Sarah Longwell on our weird political contradictions

Focus groups are often a good way to pair political opinions with voters' identity and demographics in ways that polling can't.  On Today's Show: Sarah Longwell, politic

30 Issues Election Series Debut: Universal Health Care?

This midterm year, several candidates have included a version of "Medicare for All" in their campaigns. On Today's Show: Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for

What can the U.N. do without US funding?

This week, the United Nations General Assembly gavels into session as numerous conflicts around the world draw international attention. On Today's Show: Mark Leon Goldbe

How state abortion bans are affecting women's health nationwide

On today’s show: 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 w

Riding the MAGA wave for racial purity and profit

A new article argues that the Trump administration's foreign policy approaches are more about enriching officials than national security or prosperity. On Today's Show:

One Democrat’s formula for building a supermajority

In a midterm year, many in the political sphere have ideas about the direction of their party.  On Today's Show: Adam Jentleson, former chief of staff to Senator John Fe

Close read of Amodei’s existential AI threat essay

A recent essay from a leader in the AI industry raised concerns about the threats that this technology poses to humanity.  On Today's Show: Will Oremus, staff writer at

Alaska , Ohio and Iowa are in play?

After the Republican National Convention, have the political conditions in battleground midterm states changed? On Today's Show: Stephen Fowler, political reporter with

Hillary Clinton grapples with pre- and post-9/11 failures

The September 11th, 2001 terror attacks were an inflection point for New York, and for the United States. On Today's Show: Hillary Rodham Clinton, former U.S. Senator (D

FDNY 9/11 Chief on the hidden documents and lessons learned

Disaster response around the world can draw on the lessons of 9/11. On Today's Show: Joseph Pfeifer, retired FDNY assistant chief, founding director of the FDNY’s Center