Newsmakers meet New Yorkers as host Brian Lehrer and his guests take on the issues dominating conversation in New York and around the world. This daily program from WNYC Studios cuts through the usual talk radio punditry and brings a smart, humane approach to the day's events and what matters most in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts including Radiolab, On the Media, Death, Sex & Money, Nancy, and many others.
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Anti-Asian Coronavirus Backlash in NY
Jo-Ann Yoo, the executive director of the Asian American Federation, discusses how the local Asian communities are combating disinformation and discrimination related to the coronavirus outbreak.
How the City Can Help Small Businesses
Mayor de Blasio made helping NYC's small businesses a focus of his State of the City address. Gregg Bishop, commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services, reviews some of the assistance his department currently provides.
Is Bail Reform Making Crime Rise?
Since the bail reform passed in NY, local politicians have argued the new law is too lax, and responsible for an uptick in crime. Vincent Southerland, Executive Director of the Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law at NYU Law and board member for The B
Next: New Hampshire
Laura Knoy, host of NHPR's statewide call-in talk show, The Exchange, offers her insight into the "first-in-the-nation" primary.
Nigeria Added to Trump's Expanded Immigration Ban
Sarah Pierce, Migration Policy Institute policy analyst and former immigration attorney, talks about President Donald Trump’s newly extended travel ban.
No More Brokers' Fees
Julia Salazar, New York State Senator (D 18th), explains why regulators unexpectedly banned broker fees for renters in New York State. Plus calls from landlords and brokers on how the change will affect business.
Brian Lehrer Weekend: E.J. Dionne on Democrats' Divide; Rent Vouchers and Homelessness; Jill Lepore on Democratic Threats and Renewal
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them: E.J. Dionne Sounds Alarm on Democrats' Divide (First) | Rent Vouchers and Homelessness (Starts at 29:29) | Jill Lepore on Democratic Threats and Renewal (Starts at 50:39) If you don
#AsktheMayor: Housing, Bail Reform, Lead in Both Schools Homes
New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio takes calls from listeners and discusses this week in NYC.
Friday Politics: The New Hamsphire Primary
Cleve Wootson, Washington Post national political reporter covering the 2020 presidential campaign, talks about post-Iowa and pre-New Hampshire campaigns.
Oscar Docs: The Cave
The Brian Lehrer Show and All Of It combined forces to share these interviews with the 5 Best Feature Documentary finalists. Director Feras Fayyad joins host Alison Stewart to discuss his new documentary, “The Cave,” about the extraordinary Dr. Amani, a