Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
WNYC Studios
Key Metrics
About the Show
Partnership & Audience Signals
Regularly hosts outside guests
1,512 episodes — long track record
Production & Distribution
Recent Episodes
Trump redesigns America’s birthday party
As the country gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the plans that President Trump has in mind are raising eyebrows. On Today's Show:Michael Scherer, staff…
What the World Cup means at a time of global conflict
As top athletes from around the world gather for the World Cup, many are representing nations embroiled in military conflict. On Today's Show:Franklin Foer, staff writer at The Atlantic and the…
Where science, politics and improv theater collide
As trust in science and institutions has eroded, the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is teaching scientists how to better communicate their work to lay people. On Today's Show:Laura…
Bill Bradley talks NBA finals and politics
With basketball fresh on everyone's mind, someone with his feet in both the sports world, and the political world, discusses. On Today's Show:Bill Bradley, two-time NBA champion with the Knicks and…
Ben Rhodes on America’s defining speeches
Speeches have an important history in the United States, not only for their historical impact, but for their role in shaping a national identity. On Today's Show:Ben Rhodes, contributor to MS NOW,…
What happened this week between Congress and the President
It's been a consequential week in D.C., as some issues, like war powers, have driven a wedge between President Trump and members of Congress, including some Republicans. On Today's Show:Elana Schor,…
Martha Raddatz on heroes she has known and the Iran War stalemate
As the Trump administration continues to use the US military for geopolitical leverage, a look at the work of boots-on-the-ground service members. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
David Remnick on the Democratic Party’s “identity crisis”
Ahead of the midterms, a look at some key races. On Today's Show:David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker and the host of The New Yorker Radio Hour, talks about the latest national political news,…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes listener questions
The far-left politics of NYC's new(ish) mayor have drawn national attention, and raised questions about the future of Democratic politics. On Today's Show: New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani takes…
Trump wants many green card applicants to leave the country
The Trump administration announced that those seeking green cards would need to apply from their home countries, not within the U.S. as many had been able to do. On Today's Show:Allan Wernick, legal…
The case for getting involved in state politics
A recent Supreme Court decision weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. On Today's Show:Daniel Squadron, co-founder of The States Project, former New York State senator and author of the…
Dem divides on display in our Goldman-Lander primary forum
On our radio show, we're kicking off a series of forums for candidates running for Congress in consequential, local races. On Today's Show:Dan Goldman, US representative (D, NY-10), and Brad Lander,…
Sen. Chris Murphy on solving our 'crisis of the common good'
On today's show: U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., talks about his new book, Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2026),…
The Trump Administration's Military Options 'On the Table' for Cuba
As the Trump administration ramps up its pressure campaign against Cuba, a look at what it means for the geopolitics of the region. On Today's Show:Nahal Toosi, Politico’s senior foreign affairs…
Barney Frank's argument for incrementalism
Remembering Barney Frank and his recent advice for Democrats. On Today's Show: Hear excerpts from our 2015 interview with the former Massachusetts Congressman, followed by Jonathan Lemire, co-host…
Andrew Weissman on Trump’s $1.8 billion settlement with himself
A legal expert weighs in on the ways President Trump has used the legal system to evade accountability and enrich himself. On Today's Show:Andrew Weissmann, professor of practice at NYU School of…
Goodbye Late Show with Stephen Colbert (and CBS itself?)
CBS has canceled "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." On Today's Show: As the final episodes air Bill Carter, editor at large for LateNighter.com, discusses what its loss says about today's media…
Trump asked Black voters “what do you have to lose?” Now they know.
President Trump and some of his administration officials have made recent 'gaffes' that could impact the GOP's prospects for the midterms in November. On Today's Show:David Graham, staff writer at…
Elon vs. Sam; Plus fighting “competitive authoritarianism”
A New Yorker journalist has been reporting on the AI dispute between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, as well as developments around the new PM of Hungary. On Today's Show:Andrew Marantz, staff writer at…
Getting to yes vs. getting to no nukes in Iran
President Trump has claimed that the US will sign a nuclear deal with Iran, but there are major obstacles standing in the way. On Today's Show:Nate Swanson, former director for Iran at the National…
Market Reports
Benchmark this show against its category and language peers.
Similar Podcasts
Comparable shows in the same category and language — useful for prospecting and competitive sets.
The Dan Bongino Show
Cumulus Podcast Network | Dan Bongino
2,685 episodes
Verdict with Ted Cruz
Premiere Networks
1,132 episodes
The Tucker Carlson Show
Tucker Carlson Network
398 episodes
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
iHeartPodcasts
11,441 episodes
The Sean Hannity Show
Sean Hannity
5,590 episodes
Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec
Human Events with Jack Posobiec
1,425 episodes
Profile compiled from public podcast metadata · Last refreshed June 15, 2026