Best Adam Lehrer Podcasts (2025)

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City Politics: Trouble in the Adams' Campaign, Mamdani's Scavenger Hunt, and more 41:30

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Katie Honan, senior reporter at The City and co-host of the podcast FAQ NYC, talks about the latest news in the mayoral campaign including her experience covering mayor Eric Adams after receiving cash in a bag of chips from a former staffer, the culture of "toxic masculinity" amongst the candidates, and Zohran Mamdani's scavenger hunt.…

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Summer Friday: AI & Education; 1963; 100 Years of Flying; Helping Hands 1:49:17

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For this "Summer Friday" we've put together some of our favorite conversations this year: Hua Hsu, New Yorker staff writer, professor of English at Bard College and author of the memoir Stay True (September 2022), discusses what college students lose when ChatGPT writes their essays for them and what that says about our evolving understanding of th…

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Your Summer Bucket List 15:12

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With Labor Day around the corner, the end of summer is near. Listeners share what they've checked off their summer bucket list and the last few activities they'll take part in this weekend.By WNYC

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The New ICE 42:39

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Nick Miroff, staff writer for The Atlantic who covers immigration and the Department of Homeland Security, talks about the changes at the immigration enforcement agency and how the $75 billion budget bump will be spent. => "Fast Times at Immigration and Customs Enforcement" (The Atlantic, August 26, 2025)…

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So Rude 26:57

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Allie Volpe, correspondent at Vox, talks about her attempt to discover if we really are getting ruder to each other or if something else is going on. → Are we in a crisis of rudeness?By WNYC

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PATH's 'Summer of Hell' 25:49

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The Hoboken PATH station shut-down this weekend is just the latest challenge for PATH riders in what's been called its "Summer of Hell." Larry Higgs, the transportation and commuting reporter at NJ.com and the Star-Ledger, shares options for the weekend and talks about the larger transit issues facing New Jersey commuters.…

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Lost, then Found 9:49

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Inspired by a report that the MTA's lost and found isn't working as well as expected, listeners call in with their stories of things they've lost and later found.By WNYC

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The National Guard on Trump's Standby 31:53

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In an executive order on Monday, President Donald Trump directed each state’s National Guard to be prepared to respond to civil disturbances. Dan Lamothe, U.S. military and Pentagon reporter at The Washington Post, breaks down the latest news and what this might mean for cities like Chicago and New York City.…

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Driverless Cars in NYC? 26:38

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Stephen Nessen, transportation reporter for the WNYC and Gothamist newsroom, talks about the news that the NYC DOT approved a pilot program to test Waymo's driverless cars in the city.By WNYC

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Trump Administration & English Language Learners 25:22

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Ileana Najarro, reporter for Education Week covering race and opportunity in U.S. schools, and Kate Menken, professor of linguistics and a research fellow at the Research Institute for the Study of Language in an Urban Society at Queens College of the City University of New York (CUNY) and co-editor in chief of the journal Language Policy, discuss …

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Gen Z Wishes It Were 1997 11:26

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Nostalgia for the late '90s and early 2000s is roaringly popular among Gen Z right now. Listeners call in with stories of life before the internet and what it is about that era that younger listeners wish for today, and we hear from Clay Routledge, social psychologist, director of the Human Flourishing Lab at Archbridge Institute and author of Past…

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Two New York Gas Pipelines Move Toward Approval 25:10

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Two gas pipelines in New York are suddenly back on the table following a revival of talks between President Donald Trump and Governor Kathy Hochul earlier this year. Liz Krueger, New York State Senator (D, WF - 28th, Manhattan's East Side) and chair of the Finance Committee, and Rich Schrader, New York government affairs director of the Natural Res…

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Tuesday Morning Economic News 46:45

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Lydia DePillis, New York Times reporter covering the American economy and Shawn Donnan, Bloomberg News senior writer, talk about the latest economic and tariff news, including U.S. investment in Intel, other deals involving foreign investment in U.S. businesses, and the Federal Reserve.By WNYC

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Sharing Salaries Among Colleagues 14:23

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Inspired by a Business Insider report on Microsoft employees sharing salaries with each other on a massive internal spreadsheet, listeners share their most shocking pay transparency revelations from their workplaces.By WNYC

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Why Have Youth Sports Gotten So Intense? 22:31

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In recent years, youth sports have quietly morphed from free community gatherings into a big business, with private leagues and one-on-one trainers capitalizing on a growing impulse to frame a child's athleticism as a ticket to their future. Vox senior correspondent Anna North discusses her article on the subject, headlined "The hidden forces ruini…

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Messaging Against Trump: What's Worked For Dems, And What Hasn't 53:27

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Tom Nichols, staff writer at The Atlantic and an author of the Atlantic Daily newsletter, talks about national politics, including Democratic messaging strategies, like California Gov. Newsom's efforts to 'troll' Trump on social media.By WNYC

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The Long-Promised Second Avenue Subway Extension 19:21

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Ramsey Khalifeh, Gothamist and WNYC transportation reporter, talks about the latest on the MTA's plans to extend the Q to 125th Street.By WNYC

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: Trump & Business; AI & Therapy; Weekend Plans 1:04:26

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Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. How President Trump is Bigfooting Big Business (First) | The Future of Using AI for Therapy (Starts at 27 :30) | Your Late-Summer Weekend Plans (Starts at 52:00) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.…

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NYC's Racial Equity Plan Delayed 45:46

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The independent Commission on Racial Equity filed a lawsuit against the City over the delays in releasing the racial equity plan, as required by the City Charter. Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies and co-chair of National True Cost of Living Coalition, and Darrick Hamilton professor of economics and urban p…

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Your Late-Summer Weekend Plans 13:11

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As summer winds down, listeners call in to share how they're spending the weekend and offer recommendations for affordable 'daycations' nearby that don't require a plane ticket.By WNYC

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How Each Party Wants to Help Non-College Educated Workers 23:48

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Zach Moller, director of the economic program at Third Way, talks about different policy approaches to helping workers without college degrees find economic stability and prosperity.By WNYC

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Trump's DOJ Probes Providers of Trans Healthcare 27:08

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In July, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced it had issued subpoenas to medical providers that had provided gender-affirming care to minors. Washington Post reporter Casey Parks discusses one of those subpoenas, which was newly made public, and what it means for transgender healthcare.By WNYC

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The Future of Using AI for Therapy 24:05

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Jared Moore, AI researcher and PhD candidate at Stanford University's Department of Computer Science, talks about the risks of using mass-market LLMs like ChatGPT for therapy and the broader trend of AI users forming parasocial relationships with chatbotsBy WNYC

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Best (and Worst) Things to Say to Someone Experiencing a Breakup 12:01

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Inspired by a recent article in TIME Magazine, listeners share their tips for helping loved ones recover from heartbreak, as well as unhelpful words they've received during their own breakups.By WNYC

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An Adams Ally Gave a Reporter a Wad of Cash 19:10

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Katie Honan, senior reporter at The City and co-host of the podcast FAQ NYC, talks about her recent involvement in a story involving a wad of cash handed to her in an empty bag of potato chips by an ally of Mayor Adams.By WNYC

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City Politics: Trouble in the Adams' Campaign, Mamdani's Scavenger Hunt, and more 41:30

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Summer Friday: AI & Education; 1963; 100 Years of Flying; Helping Hands 1:49:17

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Your Summer Bucket List 15:12

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The New ICE 42:39

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So Rude 26:57

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PATH's 'Summer of Hell' 25:49

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Lost, then Found 9:49

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The National Guard on Trump's Standby 31:53

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Driverless Cars in NYC? 26:38

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Trump Administration & English Language Learners 25:22

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Gen Z Wishes It Were 1997 11:26

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Two New York Gas Pipelines Move Toward Approval 25:10

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Tuesday Morning Economic News 46:45

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Sharing Salaries Among Colleagues 14:23

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Why Have Youth Sports Gotten So Intense? 22:31

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Messaging Against Trump: What's Worked For Dems, And What Hasn't 53:27

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The Long-Promised Second Avenue Subway Extension 19:21

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: Trump & Business; AI & Therapy; Weekend Plans 1:04:26

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NYC's Racial Equity Plan Delayed 45:46

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Your Late-Summer Weekend Plans 13:11

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How Each Party Wants to Help Non-College Educated Workers 23:48

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Trump's DOJ Probes Providers of Trans Healthcare 27:08

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The Future of Using AI for Therapy 24:05

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Best (and Worst) Things to Say to Someone Experiencing a Breakup 12:01

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An Adams Ally Gave a Reporter a Wad of Cash 19:10