Podcast Episodes

Brian Lehrer Weekend: The Mamdani Coalition; Mikie Sherrill; A.J. Jacobs' Life Without AI

Episode 1810

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

Researcher and strategist Michael Lange on the broad coalition that propelled Zohran Mamdani to victory in the NYC mayoral electi…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Your Post-Election Refresh

Episode 1809

Hannah Frishberg, New York City arts and culture reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, shares some non-politics related activities for the weekend as listeners share how they're shifting their attention a…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The New NYC Comptroller(-Elect)

Episode 1807

Mark Levine, Manhattan borough president and Comptroller-Elect, talks about his election victory, the transition from Manhattan borough president to citywide office, and more.

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Friday Morning Politics: The Continuing Government Shutdown

Episode 1808

Toluse Olorunnipa, staff writer at The Atlantic, discusses the latest national political news as the government shutdown, already the longest in U.S. history, goes on.

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Costco's Changing Culture

Episode 1806

Molly Fischer, staff writer at The New Yorker, talks about her reporting on Costco’s storied company culture and whether it can endure as the company continues to grow.  

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Mamdani Coalition

Episode 1802

Michael Lange, New York City-based writer, researcher, strategist, and political organizer, talks about the broad coalition that Zohran Mamdani put together for his decisive win in the New York City …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Tariffs

Episode 1803

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week on the legality of President Trump's tariffs.  Aziz Huq, professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School and author of The Rule of Law: A Ver…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Perils of Pregnancy in America

Episode 1804

Irin Carmon, senior correspondent at New York Magazine, co-author of Notorious RBG (Dey Street Books, 2015), and, most recently, author of Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in Americ…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

New Yorkers Say 'Yes' to the Housing Ballot Questions

Episode 1805

Amit Singh Bagga, campaign director for the Yes on Affordable Housing PAC and Democratic strategist, talks about the results of the three controversial housing-related ballot questions, which New Yor…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

More on the City's Next Mayor

Episode 1801

Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, co-host of the podcast FAQNYC, and the author of How to Build a Democracy: From Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago