The Brian Lehrer Show
Summary: Newsmakers meet New Yorkers as host Brian Lehrer and his guests take on the issues dominating conversation in New York and around the world. This daily program from WNYC Studios cuts through the usual talk radio punditry and brings a smart, humane approach to the day's events and what matters most in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts including Radiolab, On the Media, Snap Judgment, Death, Sex & Money, Nancy, Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin and many others. © WNYC Studios
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY) talks about her work in the Senate and the latest on paid family leave and the Build Back Better bill.
In the next few weeks, Governor Kathy Hochul will be required to make the next appointment to the New York Court of Appeals. Noah Rosenblum, assistant professor at NYU School of Law, and Alice Fontier, president of the New York State association of criminal defense attorneys, discuss that appointment and explore how a progressive could change the court that former Governor Andrew Cuomo created.
Listeners who have taken part in the 'great resignation' talk about their decision to quit and what life has been like since.
Kimberly Wehle, law professor at the University of Baltimore, former U.S. Attorney, author of What You Need to Know About Voting--and Why (Harper Collins, 2020) and an opinion writer for many publications including Politico and The Atlantic, discusses the latest developments in the House Select Committee's investigation of the January 6th Attack. →"Trump in the Wings?" (The Bulwark, Nov. 16)
U.S Representative Grace Meng (D-NY6) talks about the impact of the infrastructure bill on New York City, the future of Build Back Better and Democrats and the Asian American vote.
Negotiations at COP26 have been formalized into the Glasgow Climate Pact and already faces criticism. Julian Brave NoiseCat, climate activist, writer and fellow at New America and the Type Media Center, discusses disappointment in the agreement as loosened language on fossil fuels and unclear policy details cast doubt on its ability to limit global warming and protect global Indigenous communities.
Hunger strikes are in the news, from youth climate activists to cab drivers in New York City. Sharman Apt Russell, author of several books including Hunger: An Unnatural History (Basic Books, 2006) and Within Our Grasp: Childhood Malnutrition Worldwide and the Revolution Taking Place to End It (Deckle Edge, 2021), discusses the history of hunger strikes and explains how they work.
Mo Rocca, correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, a panelist on "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" and host of the podcast "Mobituaries" and author of its companion book, talks about starring in the Off-Broadway play Fairycakes, and his other work.
Katie Honan, reporter at The City, talks about the rezonings that could reshape Gowanus, SoHo / NoHo, and the Upper East Side and test de Blasio's legacy on affordable housing for decades to come.
U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY15, South Bronx) talks about the postponed vote on Build Back Better, and the just-passed infrastructure bill, including what that means for a proposal to cap the Cross-Bronx Expressway.
John Linnell and John Flansburgh, members of the band They Might Be Giants, talk about their work and their latest project, BOOK -- an art book featuring photography and lyrics set in concrete poetry, plus an album of music released on CD, vinyl and cassette.
Bill de Blasio, New York City Mayor, takes calls from listeners and discusses this week in NYC.
Recently, Middlesex Water in Middlesex County, New Jersey issued a warning that the supply has high levels of the chemical PFOA. Sharon Lerner, investigative reporter at The Intercept, explains what this chemical is, and why residents are alarmed by its presence in the water. Read Sharon's reporting about PFOA and other PFAS here.
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. Marielle Anzelone and Chris Martine talk about the trees around us (First) | Assemblyman Ron Kim discusses what engaged AAPI voters this past election (starts around 22:22) | Playwright Anna Deavere Smith on her play, "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992"(starts around 47:24) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.
On this day off from school, a call-in for kids 5-11 on the experience of getting vaccinated and what they're looking forward to.
