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Episode 1989
Apoorva Mandavilli, science and global health reporter at The New York Times, discusses how 2025 became the worst year for measles in the United Stat…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
How Cold Is It?
Episode 1988
Listeners call in to answer the question "how cold is it?" And share tips for staying warm and safe.
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump Escalates Tensions Over Greenland
Episode 1987
Matt Steinglass, Europe editor at The Economist, explains the recent news in President Donald Trump's remarks on acquiring Greenland, including that …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Monday Morning Politics: Congress's Perspective on Greenland, Venezuela and More
Episode 1986
Eleanor Mueller, congress reporter at Semafor, talks about the latest national political news of the day including the growing rift between President…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
MLK Day and the History of American Protests
Episode 1985
Gloria Browne-Marshall, professor of constitutional law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, civil rights attorney, Emmy award-winning writer and…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
MLK Day: The Civil Rights Movement's Unfinished Business
Episode 1984
Peniel Joseph, Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values, founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, professor of…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Previewing Gov. Sherrill's Education Policies
Episode 1983
Jessie Gómez, Chalkbeat Newark reporter covering Newark Public Schools, talks about what to expect from New Jersey's new governor on education issue…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Brian Lehrer Weekend: Nurses Strike; NJ AG Matt Platkin; Betting on Everything
Episode 1982
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.
Why New York City's Nurses Are on Strike (First) | Exit Interview With NJ Attor…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Has Trump Undermined the DOJ's Independence?
Episode 1981
Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, co-host of Slate's "Political Gabfest" podcast, Truman Capote fellow for creative writin…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
When Politicians Curse
Episode 1981
This week, President Donald Trump responded to a heckler by using profanity. Tom Nichols, a staff writer at The Atlantic and a contributor to the Atl…
6 months, 4 weeks ago