The Brian Lehrer Show
Produced by WNYC. Airs weekdays at 10AM on 93.9 FM and AM 820.
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The Future of Using AI for Therapy
Jared Moore talks about the risks of using mass-market LLMs like ChatGPT for therapy and the broader trend of AI users forming parasocial relationships with chatbots. Aug 21, 2025
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Best (and Worst) Things to Say to Someone Experiencing a Breakup
Inspired by a recent article in TIME Magazine, listeners share their tips for helping loved ones recover from heartbreak. Aug 21, 2025
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An Adams Ally Gave a Reporter a Wad of Cash
Katie Honan 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. Aug 21, 2025
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President Trump Comes for the Museums
Historian Douglas Brinkley talks about the Trump administration's review of the content in the Smithsonian museums. Aug 21, 2025
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The Final Round for NYC Casino Licenses
The final-round to secure a highly lucrative casino license in New York City is underway, with a winner chosen by year's end. Aug 21, 2025
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Back to Campus Calls
Students, and their parents, share their thoughts on the start of this academic year. Aug 20, 2025
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Hurricane Erin Closes Local Beaches
Greg Dusek, Ph.D., senior scientist at NOAA, offers survival tips for rip tides ahead of Hurricane Erin. Aug 20, 2025
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Red/Blue Redistricting
Jeffrey Wice talks about the plans for mid-cycle redistricting for partisan advantage kicked off by Texas and the impact of redistricting on 2026 midterm races. Aug 20, 2025
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City Politics: Cuomo Talks Trump in the Hamptons
Elizabeth Kim and Jeff Coltin talks about Andrew Cuomo's comments on President Trump at a Hamptons fundraiser and more. Aug 20, 2025
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Everyone's A Critic
Listeners call in to share if they still do rely on the opinion of critics, and if not, where they find out about movies, music and theater. Aug 19, 2025
