The Brian Lehrer Show
Produced by WNYC. Airs weekdays at 10AM on 93.9 FM and AM 820.
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Climate and the 'Turf Wars'
Michael J. Coren discusses his recent column on how artificial turf is causing uproar amongst athletes and climate activists. Aug 19, 2025
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HHS & mRNA Vaccines Research Cuts
More on RFK Jr.'s cuts to mRNA vaccine development and what they mean for public health and science, plus other vaccine-related news. Aug 12, 2025
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The Ongoing Legionnaires' Outbreak
Caroline Lewis and Joe Hong talk about the ongoing Legionnaires' outbreak in Central Harlem and why New York is a hot spot for the disease. Aug 12, 2025
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'Cane Sugar' vs High Fructose Corn Syrup
With Coca-Cola announcing cane-sugar-sweetened offerings after pressure from Pres. Trump, Marion Nestle talks about differences between sugars and whether one is healthier than another. Jul 29, 2025
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The Environmental Protection Agency Flips on Greenhouse Gases
Jake Spring, Climate Reporter at The Washington Post, discusses why the EPA is proposing to rescind the "endangerment finding", which justified regulation of greenhouse gases. Jul 29, 2025
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HRT and the FDA
As the FDA considers removing warning labels from HRT products for symptoms of menopause, Dr. Jen Gunter explains the current science and when the risks outweigh the potential benefits. Jul 22, 2025
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Public Health, Long COVID & Measles
Dr. Daniel Griffin, MD, PhD, talks about two ongoing public health challenges: long COVID and the rise in measles cases. Jul 15, 2025
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How The 'Big Beautiful Bill' Is Bad for the Climate
New analyses that show the Republicans’ "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" will raise greenhouse gas emissions and scale back U.S. climate goals. Jul 8, 2025
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Gov. Hochul's Proposal for a New Nuclear Plant
Patrick McGeehan, reporter for The New York Times covering infrastructure in New York City and surrounding area, talks about Gov. Hochul plan for a new nuclear plant upstate. Jul 1, 2025
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How Black Lung Reemerged
Kate Morgan discusses the reemergence of black lung in coal country and the federal cuts that threaten at-risk miners. Jun 24, 2025
