The Brian Lehrer Show
Produced by WNYC. Airs weekdays at 10AM on 93.9 FM and AM 820.
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Thursday Morning Politics: Republicans Speaking Out Against Pres. Trump
Russell Berman from The Atlantic discusses why Republicans in Congress are speaking out against the deportation operation (and the fatal shootings) in Minnesota. Jan 29, 2026
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How AI is Changing Medicine
Stanford Medicine dean, Dr. Lloyd Minor, talks about the big changes artificial intelligence is bringing to research and health care. Jan 29, 2026
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Nostalgia for 2016?
Nostalgia for 2016 is a trend on social media this month, so we ask our listeners to reflect on the recent past. Are you nostalgic for 2016? Jan 29, 2026
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In Charge of Rikers Island
The City's Reuven Blau talks about the man appointed by a federal judge as "remediation manager" and what that means for the jail's future. Jan 29, 2026
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Keeping Warm at Home
City Limits' housing reporter Patrick Spauster talks about the obligations landlords have to keep apartments heated, and what tenants should do if their heat or hot water isn't working. Jan 28, 2026
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Kash Patel's FBI One Year In
Emily Bazelon and Rachel Poser discuss their reporting on the The Federal Bureau of Investigation under the leadership of Kash Patel. Jan 28, 2026
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Was the Storm Good or Bad For Your Business?
Snow clearers, liquor store owners, restaurant and bar proprietors...or anyone: call in to share whether this week's storm was good or bad for your business, financially speaking. Jan 28, 2026
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TikTok's New Trump-Approved US Owners
The United States version of TikTok has new owners, and among them are several corporations and investment firms with ties to President Trump. Jan 28, 2026
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A 'Skeptic' on Finding the Truth
Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic magazine, offers advice for evaluating information and sources and argues that getting to the truth is still possible. Jan 27, 2026
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Getting Unhoused New Yorkers Inside in Bad Weather
Dave Giffen, executive director of Coalition for the Homeless, shares what the city can do to get the homeless population indoors and save lives. Jan 27, 2026
