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Retired Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen discusses his new post-Sandy role as the co-chair of Governor Cuomo’s Respond Commission, charged with making sure New York State is prepared fo... (episode)
U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice could be nominated to fill Hillary Clinton’s position as Secretary of State. We take your calls on who you’d like to see fill any vacant positions in the Pr... (episode)
As they debate how to avoid going over the 'fiscal cliff" in Washington, New York Times columnist and Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman talks about what he thinks they should... (episode)
The White House has been trying to codify drone strike policy. Scott Shane of The New York Times talks about his reporting on why the Obama administration has recently been keen on cr... (episode)
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It's been four weeks since Sandy hit. Nancy Solomon, managing editor of New Jersey Public Radio, gives an update on the recovery effort in New Jersey four weeks in. Plus: the latest i... (episode)
This is a best-of Brian Lehrer Show, so we won't be taking any calls. But the comments page is always open, and we'll be back live on Monday! Before heading to the stores this Black ... (episode)
The Brian Lehrer Show won't be heard today. Instead, WNYC brings you a selection of Alec Baldwin's Here's The Thing. More information about the Here's The Thing specials here. Happy T... (episode)
Historian Douglas Brinkley explains what precedent there is for President Obama’s second term, and reflects on post-Katrina lessons applicable to the post-Sandy recovery here. Plus: h... (episode)
As the situation in Gaza escalates, The New York Times' David Sanger explains how the conflict fits into President Obama's overall Middle Eastern policy approach. Plus: Kathryn Wylde ... (episode)
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara, discusses going after corporate crime and public corruption. Plus: writer Jonathan Haidt discusses his new book... (episode)