The Brian Lehrer Show
Summary: 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, Snap Judgment, Death, Sex & Money, Nancy, Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin and many others. © WNYC Studios
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Michael Paulson, the theater reporter for The New York Times, looks ahead to the return of live stage performances to NYC. Plus, and Susan Feldman, the founder and artistic director of St. Ann's Warehouse, on that theater's work during the pandemic and its reopening to audiences.
Jessica Malaty Rivera, infectious disease epidemiologist and science communication lead at The COVID Tracking Project, talks about the latest trends in COVID numbers, whether the US will be able to avoid a potential fourth wave of cases this spring, and answers your questions on vaccines, variants and more.
The Brian Lehrer Show and The Greene Space have launched a new series called Punishment and Profit. Each week we examine one aspect of the business side of the prison industry, and ask: who stands to gain when people get put away? This week we talk to Bianca Tylek, Worth Rises’s executive director, and WNYC/Gothamist reporter George Joseph, about the equipment and supplies corporations that provide nearly everything used in prisons and jails from desks and uniforms to restraint jackets and tear gas. EVENT, 7pm: Sign up for Tuesday's live virtual panel discussion on prison equipment HERE. Hosted by The Greene Space and Worth Rises.
For this membership drive, we will end each show with a ten minute explainer on how to take care of yourself during the pandemic. Up first, Shereene Idriss, MD, board-certified dermatologist, answers the internet's most burning questions about skincare (and haircare).
Mara Liasson, NPR national political correspondent, talks about the latest national political news, including the filibuster, whether Republicans can unify in opposition to Biden's agenda, and what the final form of the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill tells us about the Democratic Party landscape.
Last Friday, movie theaters were allowed to reopen at 25 per cent capacity. John Vanco, general manager of the IFC Center, joins us to discuss the return of movie theaters.
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. Closing the 13th Amendment Prison Loophole (First) | The Lack of COVID Treatments (Starts at 37:55) | Texas Lifts COVID Restrictions (Starts at 1:04:20) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.
Lynn Rhinehart, senior fellow at the Economic Policy Institute and former general counsel of the AFL-CIO, discusses the latest news as Amazon workers vote on whether or not to unionize in Bessemer, Alabama, and how it may impact Amazon workers nationwide.
Stella Bugbee, New York Magazine editor at large, talks about how the newest trend in New York fashion is all about New York itself with more people donning merch from their favorite local haunts, bookstores, restaurants and cultural institutions. Zizmorcore, noun: a style of dressing that involves wearing merch from places that are truly authentic to New York.Origin: The Dr. Zizmor subway ads of yore, which feel specific to a time and place in NYCWe're talking to @stellabugbee abt the trend. Call in: 646 435 7280 pic.twitter.com/YChrClh8aB — The Brian Lehrer Show and A Daily Politics Podcast (@BrianLehrer) March 5, 2021 @BrianLehrer A little beat up but treasured. pic.twitter.com/gi1gvIrlay — Susan Barth (@Susannyc19) March 5, 2021 Ultimate Ziz -- Katz's Deli t-shirt -- "Send a Salami to Your Boy in the Army." Must be pronounced with NY accent to rhyme. — Jeff Ward (@toadsalad17) March 5, 2021 @BrianLehrer my son Simon keeping it local an original Snowman (Washington Heights graffiti guy star) custom slimed yankee hat #zizmorecore pic.twitter.com/euW4DnypKY — Tom Sanford (@uberkunst) March 5, 2021 fairway harlem hat! pic.twitter.com/ygL9pOvhEG — Anjuli Raza Kolb (@anjulifatima) March 5, 2021 pic.twitter.com/sJmqUMcr3s — Mike Sandmel (@mikeysandmel) March 5, 2021
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio takes calls from listeners and discusses this week in NYC, including the timeline on fully in-person schooling, how to address street noise from outdoor dining, and the reopening of movie theaters.
Elana Schor, Politico Congress editor, recaps the news out of Congress this week, including two bills the House passed on voting rights and policing, and more.
Ischia Bravo, district manager for Bronx Community Board 7, Latchmi Gopal, community organizer working in the Bronx, and Ariel Rivera-Diaz, finance clerk at the New York City Board of Elections and New York State Republican National Hispanic Assembly chairman, discuss their candidacy for the City Council seat made vacant with Ritchie Torres' election to Congress.
Gov. Cuomo has been accused of sexual harassment by two women he worked with and sexual misconduct by another -- but New Yorkers seem split on the appropriateness of his behavior. So we're asking listeners under 40 to call in and talk about what they think about the kind of things he's being accused of doing, and whether they think he should remain governor. I'm an older Millennial (37) and the acceptance of toxic work place environments NEED TO END! Your boss, in this case, the governor, does not have the right to treat employees badly. Younger people are not "TOO SENSITIVE" we just refuse to be abused and treated like crap at work. — Ryan J (@pokemeintheeye) March 4, 2021 .@BrianLehrer This caller’s whataboutism is absurd. Trump has been accused of rape by 26 women. Cuomo has had no accusations even close to that. — erica rowell (@indieflicks) March 4, 2021 I’m 46 And while I know my generation and older were always told to not make waves and to quietly deal with/manage this kind of behavior, that’s not how I’m raising my 15 yo daughter to react. While I don’t know what the answer is it’s time to at least censure this behavior. — Arienne (@Yennycatz) March 4, 2021
Jeremy Blackman, politics reporter for the Houston Chronicle, talks about Governor Greg Abbott's decision to end Texas's mask mandate and lift all capacity restrictions for businesses in the state and how residents and local politicians are reacting. Plus, callers from red sates call in with their thoughts on their states' reopening plans.
Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate, talks about his policy plans to help the city recover from the pandemic, and previews his "State of the People" address.
