Best Lerer Podcasts (2025)

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: 30 Issues: Ice in NYC; Free CUNY; Local Law 97 53:30

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15h ago53:30

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Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. 30 Issues in 30 Days: ICE in the City (First) | 30 Issues in 30 Days: The Case for a Free CUNY (Starts at 17:50) | 30 Issues in 30 Days: Climate and Energy Policy (Starts at 33:13) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.…

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Russia and Feminism 41:17

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Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent of Puck and the author of Motherland: A History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy (Ecco, 2025), talks about her new book that delves into the feminist history of Russia and why it offers context for the war in Ukraine.By WNYC

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Early NYC Voting Preview 31:47

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Samantha Maldonado, senior reporter for THE CITY, offers her takeaways on the mayoral debate and talks about other races on the ballot in NYC.By WNYC

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Pets in the City: Tell Us Why Your Pet is the Best 10:25

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To wrap up a series on pets, listeners call in to shout out why their dog, cat, rabbit, bearded dragon, fish or any other type of pet is so special.By WNYC

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30 Issues in 30 Days: City-Owned Grocery Stores? 26:31

1d ago26:31

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New York City would not be the first city in America to open a publicly-owned grocery store. Yasmin Tayag, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks about how other municipalities have fared in this experiment, Zohran Mamdani's grocery store proposal and the skepticism around it.By WNYC

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Pets in the City: Feathered Friends 7:52

3d ago7:52

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Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Lyle Cleary, DVM, associate veterinarian at the Center for Avian & Exotic Medicine, @dr.lyle.dvm on Instagram, talks about the challenges of keeping birds as pets and what they need to thrive.…

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10-Question Quiz: Famous Parents 9:17

15h ago9:17

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Listeners try their hand at a quiz identifying a person through a clue about their famous parents.By WNYC

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The Last Mayoral Debate: Recap Part 2 15:32

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Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, recaps the last mayoral debate between the three remaining candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, as early voting is set to begin this weekend.By WNYC

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The Last Mayoral Debate: Recap Part 1 20:38

3d ago20:38

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Brigid Bergin, Gothamist and WNYC senior political correspondent, and David Brand, housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, recap the last mayoral debate between the three remaining candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, as early voting is set to begin this weekend.By WNYC

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30 Issues in 30 Days: ICE in the City 17:54

3d ago17:54

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Errol Louis, political anchor of Spectrum NY1 News, host of Inside City Hall and The Big Deal with Errol Louis, New York Magazine columnist and host of the podcast You Decide, talks about how each candidate says they will respond to ICE or other federal agents conducting raids in the city, like the one that happened earlier this week in Chinatown.…

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30 Issues in 30 Days: New York's Child Care Crisis 19:07

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New York Times reporter Eliza Shapiro talks about the cost of child care in New York City and the mayoral candidates' approaches to this aspect of the affordability crisis.By WNYC

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Pets in the City: Fish 9:18

15h ago9:18

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Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Chi Cho, owner of Pacific Aquarium on Delancey St., talks about keeping fish as pets and how to keep them healthy.By WNYC

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City Politics: Last Debate Preview 20:16

4d ago20:16

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Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, previews the final mayoral debate and talks about the latest news from the campaign trail as Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa vie for votes. Plus, Ben Feuerherd, WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering public safety and policing, talks about what he saw during yesterday when federal agents descended on Chinatown in …

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Trump's A.I. Video "Propaganda" 18:28

4d ago18:28

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Stuart A. Thompson, reporter at The New York Times covering online influence, breaks down his latest reporting on how President Donald Trump is using fake artificial intelligence generated imagery to attack his perceived enemies and successfully rouse his supporters.By WNYC

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10-Question Quiz: Famous Quotes 9:20

1d ago9:20

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Listeners hear an iconic or otherwise notable quote by a contemporary or historical public figure and try to identify who said it.By WNYC

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10-Question Quiz: Name That Album or Artist 8:21

5d ago8:21

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Listeners try their hand at a quiz with questions about iconic albums and recording artists.By WNYC

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Pets in the City: Rabbit Rabbit 9:22

5d ago9:22

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Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Amy Sedaris, actress, author, producer, rabbit enthusiast and host of the To the Rescue! gala, benefiting Humane World for Animals on November 7 talks about why she loves rabbits and how to help them thrive.…

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The Military's Influence on What We Wear 15:25

2d ago15:25

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Avery Trufelman, host of the podcast Articles of Interest talks about the new season of her podcast, "Gear," where she explores the link between the U.S. military and the clothes we all wear, like t-shirts, chore jackets and other outdoor gear.By WNYC

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30 Issues in 30 Days: Climate and Energy Policy 19:49

2d ago19:49

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Caroline Spivack, reporter for Crain's New York Business, talks about the mayoral candidates' climate and energy policies, including their stances on Local Law 97.By WNYC

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Thanks to Trump, George Santos is Out of Prison 17:07

5d ago17:07

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Grace Ashford, New York Times reporter covering New York State politics and government, talks about why President Trump commuted former Congressman George Santos' sentence, which allowed him to leave prison after serving less than three months of his long sentence for crimes related to theft and fraud.…

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Why You Were Protesting at 'No Kings' 18:55

2d ago18:55

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House Speaker Mike Johnson called this weekend's "No Kings" protests "hate America" rallies. Listeners call in to share what they were rallying for and against, and respond to Johnson's characterization of the marches.By WNYC

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10-Question Quiz: Late-Night Talk Show Hosts 13:00

3d ago13:00

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Listeners try their hand at a quiz with questions about iconic late-night talk show hosts.By WNYC

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Pets in the City: Rates & Other Small Furry Creatures 7:18

6d ago7:18

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Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Anne Levin, executive director of the Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition and co-founder of the Brooklyn Cat Cafe, talks about rats and other small furry creatures as pets.By WNYC

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Adam Gopnik's New York Stories 14:30

6d ago14:30

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Adam Gopnik, staff writer for The New Yorker, and author of The Real Work, talks about his one-man play, "Adam Gopnik's New York" in performance at Lincoln Center through Sunday.By WNYC

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30 Issues in 30 Days: The Case for a Free CUNY 15:31

6d ago15:31

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Andrew Gounardes, New York State Senator (D, District 26 - Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, the Columbia Street Waterfront District, Dumbo, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Gowanus, Park Slope, Red Hook, South Slope, and Sunset Park), makes the case for a free CUNY system, which he has advocated for in Albany.…

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: 30 Issues: Ice in NYC; Free CUNY; Local Law 97 53:30

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Pets in the City: Tell Us Why Your Pet is the Best 10:25

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30 Issues in 30 Days: City-Owned Grocery Stores? 26:31

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Pets in the City: Feathered Friends 7:52

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10-Question Quiz: Famous Parents 9:17

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The Last Mayoral Debate: Recap Part 2 15:32

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30 Issues in 30 Days: ICE in the City 17:54

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30 Issues in 30 Days: New York's Child Care Crisis 19:07

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Pets in the City: Fish 9:18

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City Politics: Last Debate Preview 20:16

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Trump's A.I. Video "Propaganda" 18:28

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10-Question Quiz: Famous Quotes 9:20

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10-Question Quiz: Name That Album or Artist 8:21

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Pets in the City: Rabbit Rabbit 9:22

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The Military's Influence on What We Wear 15:25

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30 Issues in 30 Days: Climate and Energy Policy 19:49

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Thanks to Trump, George Santos is Out of Prison 17:07

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Why You Were Protesting at 'No Kings' 18:55

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10-Question Quiz: Late-Night Talk Show Hosts 13:00

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Pets in the City: Rates & Other Small Furry Creatures 7:18

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Adam Gopnik's New York Stories 14:30

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30 Issues in 30 Days: The Case for a Free CUNY 15:31