Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Jan 31 2025 150 ep. 23 mins 5.9k

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Sen. Andy Kim on Questioning RFK, Jr., Dems Best Hopes and More

Jan 31 2025 29 mins

U.S. Senator Andy Kim on his questioning of RFK, Jr. on Thursday and more.

Are Trump’s Executive Orders A Democracy Test?

Jan 30 2025 24 mins

The White House budget office ordered a pause on federal loans and grants, only to issue a reversal days later.

Dem Senators Wyden of OR and Hasan of NH Grill RFK Jr. on Vaccines and Abortion Rights

Jan 29 2025 28 mins

With Trump's pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services, RFK Jr. appearing for his confirmation hearing today, we present special coverage of the proceedings.

What To Know Before RFK's Confirmation Hearing Tomorrow

Jan 28 2025 22 mins

With Trump ally Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expected to head up the Department of Health and Human Services, we look ahead to his upcoming confirmation hearings.

Trump and Rubio Halt Most Foreign Aid

Jan 27 2025 21 mins

Looking back at the first full week of Trump's second term, which includes moves on immigration, foreign aid, and more.

What Biden and Bannon Are Both Warning About

Jan 24 2025 21 mins

With so many Silicon Valley CEOs changing their policies to align with the new Trump administration, we explore how money, power and technology have earned certain 'oligarchs' a seat at the president's table.

How The Feds May Come After Your Private Company’s Diversity Policy

Jan 23 2025 29 mins

In a sweeping executive order, President Donald Trump's revoked decades of diversity and affirmative action practices in the federal government.

Trump’s Panama Canal Issue Explained

Jan 22 2025 27 mins

Why does Trump want to take back the Panama Canal?

Pod Save America Hosts on Trump Pardoning Cop-Attackers

Jan 21 2025 24 mins

Yesterday's inauguration of President Trump began a whirlwind day of executive orders, unofficial speeches and attention grabbing gestures.

How MLK Fought Northern Segregation, And How He Might View Today's Inauguration

Jan 20 2025 23 mins

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, we present a live event exploring King's legacy, and what the lessons of his activism can offer us today.