Podcast Episodes

Messaging Against Trump: What's Worked For Dems, And What Hasn't

Episode 1585

Tom Nichols, staff writer at The Atlantic and an author of the Atlantic Daily newsletter, talks about national politics, including Democratic messaging strategies, like California Gov. Newsom's effor…

Published on 2 days, 18 hours ago

The Long-Promised Second Avenue Subway Extension

Episode 1586

Ramsey Khalifeh, Gothamist and WNYC transportation reporter, talks about the latest on the MTA's plans to extend the Q to 125th Street.

Published on 2 days, 19 hours ago

Brian Lehrer Weekend: Trump & Business; AI & Therapy; Weekend Plans

Episode 1584

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

How President Trump is Bigfooting Big Business  (First) | The Future of Using AI for Therapy (Starts at 27 :30) | Your Late-Summe…

Published on 4 days, 20 hours ago

NYC's Racial Equity Plan Delayed

Episode 1580

The independent Commission on Racial Equity filed a lawsuit against the City over the delays in releasing the racial equity plan, as required by the City Charter. Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO of the Fe…

Published on 5 days, 16 hours ago

Your Late-Summer Weekend Plans

Episode 1583

As summer winds down, listeners call in to share how they're spending the weekend and offer recommendations for affordable 'daycations' nearby that don't require a plane ticket.

Published on 5 days, 17 hours ago

How Each Party Wants to Help Non-College Educated Workers

Episode 1582

Zach Moller, director of the economic program at Third Way, talks about different policy approaches to helping workers without college degrees find economic stability and prosperity.

Published on 5 days, 17 hours ago

Trump's DOJ Probes Providers of Trans Healthcare

Episode 1581

In July, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced it had issued subpoenas to medical providers that had provided gender-affirming care to minors. Washington Post reporter Casey Parks discusses one of t…

Published on 5 days, 17 hours ago

The Future of Using AI for Therapy

Episode 1577

Jared Moore, AI researcher and PhD candidate at Stanford University's Department of Computer Science, talks about the risks of using mass-market LLMs like ChatGPT for therapy and the broader trend of…

Published on 6 days, 16 hours ago

Best (and Worst) Things to Say to Someone Experiencing a Breakup

Episode 1578

Inspired by a recent article in TIME Magazine, listeners share their tips for helping loved ones recover from heartbreak, as well as unhelpful words they've received during their own breakups. 

Published on 6 days, 17 hours ago

An Adams Ally Gave a Reporter a Wad of Cash

Episode 1579

Katie Honan, senior reporter at The City and co-host of the podcast FAQ NYC, 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 …

Published on 6 days, 18 hours ago