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Who Will the Working Class Vote For?; Monday Morning Midterm Politics; The Outcome of Brazil's Presidential Election; Halloween Movies You Recommend (episode)
Who will receive the working class's vote in the upcoming election?
Paul Pelosi, the New York State governor's race, Pennsylvania's senate contest and more.
Jack Nicas and Miguel Lago weigh in on the outcome of Brazil's presidential election and put Brazil's contemporary political situation in context.
Listeners call in to share their favorite Halloween movies.
WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about threats to our election infrastructure, and how the law protects against them. (episode)
30 Issues: Do We Need A Whole New Constitution?; Former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe; Siddhartha Mukherjee on Medicine at the Cellular Level; Your Diwali 2022 and Beyond (episode)
Breaking down the calls — coming from both the right and the left — to update the US Constitution, and what that could mean for our democracy.
Laurent Lamothe, former Prime Minister of Haiti, joins the show to discuss the rise in gang violence amid the Haiti's power vacuum and the series of crises in the country.
Siddhartha Mukherjee talks about his new book that explores the new world of cellular medicine.
Listeners call in to share how they celebrated Diwali this year, and how having the holiday recognized by NYC schools (starting next year) might impact their celebrations going forward.
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. (article)
Dark Money; Truth or Lie Quiz; Radiolab's Terrestrials; NYC as a Refuge; Gather Around With Priya Parker (episode)
Free speech vs. corruption: the problem that never goes away.
A quiz on Citizens United, "dark money," corporations and money in politics.
Lulu Miller talks about Terrestrials, Radiolab's new podcast for kids, which — as the website puts it — 'explores the strangeness that exists right here on Earth.'
Listeners call in to describe why they sought refuge in New York City.
Today we head back to work in person and reconnect with our colleagues after a long time apart.
Hochul and Zeldin Debate Recap; Truth or Lie Quiz: SCOTUS; Andy Borowitz; 30 Issues: The Supreme Court and Democracy; Gather Around with Priya Parker (episode)
A recap of Tuesday's debate between current NYS Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican opponent Lee Zeldin.
Brian quizzes listeners on the Supreme Court and its role in American democracy.
Andy Borowitz talks about his new book that skewers politicians of the past 50 years.
Emily Bazelon joins to discuss the history of the Supreme Court and its role in democracy.
Priya Parker joins to discuss the things we should consider when planning a meaningful gathering.
30 Issues: Election-Related Terrorism; Truth or Lie Quiz; Wait, Wait's Peter Sagal; Baby Naming; How to Host a Hybrid Gathering (episode)
Dana Milbank joins to discuss the rise of political violence and the potential for chaos at the polls on Election Day.
Brian quizzes listeners on election-related threats and harassment.
Peter Sagal joins to discuss how NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! deals with serious issues in a funny way and why that's important.
Laura Wattenberg joins to discuss the baby name trends she's seeing in 2022.
Priya Parker joins to discuss how to host a gathering that is both in person and online.
Learn about, then get quizzed on, ballot initiatives; NPR's climate desk; When Adam Dalva chose Jeb Bush as his penpal; Priya Parker on how to gather now (episode)
Zach Montellaro joins to discuss how Democrats and Republicans are using ballot initiatives and referendums to push policy proposals.
Brian quizzes listeners on ballot initiatives and referendums.
For The Brian Lehrer Show Climate Story of the Week, Neela Banerjee updates us on NPR's new climate desk and the latest climate news.
Adam Dalva joins us to discuss his unlikely correspondence with the former presidential hopeful.
Priya Parker reminds us how to be good guests.
WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how organized labor fits into our political landscape. (episode)
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. (article)