The Brian Lehrer Show
Produced by WNYC. Airs weekdays at 10AM on 93.9 FM and AM 820.
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Monsanto's Roundup at the Supreme Court
The legal affairs and the science at the center of yesterday's oral arguments on the weedkiller Roundup and its active chemical glyphosate. Apr 28, 2026
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Fast-Tracking Psychedelics Research
Frederick S. Barrett talks about the use of psychedelics for mental illness and the effects of President Trump's executive order speeding up research. Apr 21, 2026
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The Push for Junk Food Warning Labels in New York State
As federal food safety oversight weakens, Mary Bassett discusses her push to get Albany to pass three bills that would expand nutrition warning labels and crack down on junk food ads. Apr 14, 2026
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Medicaid and Medicare in Peril?
President Trump recently said it was "not possible" for the government to fund Medicaid and Medicare. Maya Goldman unpacks what that means for the Americans who rely on those programs. Apr 7, 2026
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Meet the New NYC Health Commissioner
Alister Martin, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, talks about his background and what he plans to prioritize in his new job. Mar 31, 2026
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Global Warming Arrives 'Faster and Stronger' Than Expected
Why scientists are saying several of the Earth’s systems are changing faster than predicted as global temperatures rise. Mar 24, 2026
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Gov. Hochul Hopes to Delay Implementing Climate Law
Gov. Hochul has recently made it clear that she intends to try to postpone the implementation of New York's 2019 climate law, citing affordability reasons. Mar 17, 2026
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Fixing the Hated Cross Bronx Expressway
Siddhartha Sánchez, and CP, talk about why they are against state-led plans to repair and widen the Cross Bronx Expressway. Mar 10, 2026
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Vaccine Hesitation & Misinformation
Dr. Paul Offit talks about the changes to vaccine recommendations and conceptions of public health in the current HHS. Mar 3, 2026
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The Consequences of EPA’s Endangerment Finding Repeal
The effects of the Trump administration's repeal of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Feb 24, 2026
