The Brian Lehrer Show
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Social Media's Addiction Trial
David Streitfeld, Pulitzer-prize winning reporter covering tech for The New York Times, explains the landmark trial regarding social media addiction, now in front of a jury. Mar 16, 2026
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Monday Morning Politics: Latest on US Strikes in Iran
Dan Lamothe, U.S. military and Pentagon reporter at The Washington Post, shares his reporting on the latest U.S. military actions in Iran. Mar 16, 2026
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Oscars Recap With Sam Sanders
Sam Sanders, host of The Sam Sanders Show on KCRW, recaps the winners, losers, and culture-defining moments from the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony. Mar 16, 2026
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Gov. Sherrill's First Budget Proposal
Michael Sol Warren, New Jersey reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, discusses Gov. Mikie Sherrill's first budget plan. Mar 16, 2026
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Brian Lehrer Weekend: Christiane Amanpour on the War With Iran; A $30 Hourly Minimum for NYC?; Oscar Talk: Streaming vs Theaters
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. Christiane Amanpour on the War With Iran (First) | A $30 Hourly Minimum for NYC? (Starts at 33:07) | Oscar Talk:... Mar 14, 2026
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Friday Morning Politics: SAVE Act, DHS Shutdown and More
The latest on a bipartisan housing bill that passed the Senate, the stalemate over DHS funding, the president's push for the SAVE Act and more. Mar 13, 2026
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Albany Budget Negotiations in Full Swing
WNYC and Gothamist's Jimmy Vielkind talks about the one house budgets and the ongoing debate over whether or not to raise taxes on wealthy New Yorkers. Mar 13, 2026
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Friday the 13th and Other Superstitions
On this Friday the 13th, listeners call in to share their superstitions, including ones that they don't really believe in but observe anyway. Mar 13, 2026
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A $30 Hourly Minimum for NYC?
New York City Council member Sandy Nurse talks about her proposal to increase New York City's minimum wage to $30/hour, up from the current $17/hr. Mar 13, 2026
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How Westchester Community College is Dealing With Federal Funding Cuts
Dr. Belinda Miles talks about how Westchester Community College is dealing with funding cuts from the Trump administration. Mar 12, 2026
