The Brian Lehrer Show

The Public Song Project Concert | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Simon Close, All of It producer, shares the music created by this year's Public Song Project winners, and previews a concert this weekend in Grand Army Plaza.

@allofitwnyc.bsky.social producer Simon Close shares music from the Public Song Project winners, & previews tomorrow's concert at Grand Army Plaza: www.wnyc.org/story/the-pu...

The City's Newest Housing Plans | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrión, Jr. talks about the city's newest housing plans and the challenges that remain as the city is dealing with a shortage of affordable housing.

Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrión, Jr. talks about the city's housing priorities, and housing-related challenges stemming from Trump administration policies: www.wnyc.org/story/the-ci...

Everything We Know About Jeffrey Epstein | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Vicky Ward & Jacob Shamsian review the history of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes, his associates, and recent news involving the Trump administration and this cold case.

What we know about the timeline of President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein's friendship, recent news involving Ghislaine Maxwell and more, with independent journalist @vickypjward.bsky.social & Business Insider reporter @jayshams.bsky.social: www.wnyc.org/story/everyt...

Today:
- @vickypjward.bsky.social and @businessinsider.com's Jacob Shamsian on Epstein,
- @johncassidysays.bsky.social on the economy,
- Dep'y mayor discusses Mayor Adams' housing plan,
- @allofitwnyc.bsky.social's Simon Close on the Public Song Project

Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org

Private Insurers Cover Drugs Less Often Now | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Sarah Kliff, investigative health care reporter for the New York Times, talks about her new reporting on an uptick in health insurers denying prescription drug claims.

@nytimes.com reporter Sarah Kliff discusses why health insurance companies are increasingly denying prescription drug claims. Listen: www.wnyc.org/story/privat...

How Your Social Media Feeds and Habits Have Changed | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Listeners call in to share how what they see on the various platforms has changed, and how what they post (if they do at all!) has in turn changed.

Social media has changed so much. Listeners call in to share how their relationships to it have changed since it has been taken over by ads, bots and influencers. Listen: www.wnyc.org/story/how-yo...

Fires, Floods, Air Quality & Climate Change | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Radley Horton, professor of climate at Columbia University's Climate School, connects the dots between hotter temperatures, wildfires, drenching rains, and air quality alerts.

@climate.columbia.edu prof. Radley Horton connects the dots between hotter temperatures, drenching rains, NYC's air quality alerts and Canadian wildfires: www.wnyc.org/story/fires-...

Answering the Texas Redistricting Strategy | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Texas plans off-cycle redistricting to add GOP seats before midterms. NYS Sen. Michael Gianaris and AM Micah Lasher explain their proposed amendment requiring similar action in response.

Hear two NYS lawmakers discuss how they hope to fight back against proposed redistricting in Texas, with @sengianaris.bsky.social & @micahlasher.bsky.social: www.wnyc.org/story/answer...

Today
-@sengianaris.bsky.social & @micahlasher.bsky.social on how NY could counter Texas redistricting,
-@climate.columbia.edu's Radley Horton on air quality & climate change,
-@nytimes.com's reporting on insurance & drug coverage,
-Your social media habits

Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org

Today:
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social shares the latest on the mayor's race,
- Citizens Crime Commission of NYC's Richard Aborn on gun control after Monday's shooting,
- @newyorker.com's David Remnick on Israel & Gaza,
- Beating the heat while working outdoors

Live @ 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org

Today:
- An update on Monday's midtown shooting,
- @marionnestle.bsky.social on soda, sweeteners, & Trump,
- @jakespring.bsky.social on the EPA & greenhouse gasses,
‪- @doctorswithoutborders.org on barriers to aid in Gaza,
- Tell us about YOUR side hustles

Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org

Bringing Vacation Joy Back Home | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Elaine Godfrey, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks about her article on ways to extend the small joys of vacation into daily life, and listeners share their ideas.

ICYMI, @elainegodfrey.bsky.social and callers share ideas for bringing vacation vibes to every day:
www.wnyc.org/story/bringi...

Plans for NYC Schools Cellphone Ban | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Jessica Gould, education reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about the latest steps in, and funding for, implementing a cellphone ban for NYC public schools.

ICYMI, @jessicagould.bsky.social plus calls on the latest developments in NYC's new school cell phone ban:
www.wnyc.org/story/plans-...

ICYMI, @kiplinger.com.web.brid.gy's Alexandra Svokos on tariffs, prices & the economy:

www.wnyc.org/story/europe...

Cuomo Analysis and More Campaign Politics | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Jeffery Mays, New York Times reporter covering politics with a focus on New York City Hall, offers political analysis of Andrew Cuomo's campaign interview.

ICYMI, @jeffcmays.bsky.social with analysis of the mayoral race:
www.wnyc.org/story/cuomo-...

Meet the Mayoral Candidates: Andrew Cuomo | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York, makes his pitch to voters as he runs for mayor of New York City as an independent.

ICYMI: Mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo:
www.wnyc.org/story/meet-t...

Today:
- Meet mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo,
- @jeffcmays.bsky.social on Cuomo's campaign,
- Cars and the economy,
- @jessicagould.bsky.social on NYC's new school cell phone ban,
- @elainegodfrey.bsky.social on taking a vacation afterglow home with you

Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org

The House Shuts Down Early Avoiding Epstein Drama | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Annie Karni talks about how the Epstein story is roiling Republicans and delighting Democrats, and more Congressional news.

NYT Congressional correspondent @anniekarni.bsky.social talks about how the Epstein story is still consuming Capitol Hill. Listen: www.wnyc.org/story/the-ho...

The Fears of Naturalized Citizens | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Chris Feliciano Arnold talks about the threats of denaturalization against citizens not born in the U.S. by the Trump administration and the chilling effect on free speech.

Chris Feliciano Arnold writes in @theatlantic.com that naturalized citizens are fearful the Trump administration will strip them of their citizenship. He talks about it - and listeners call in - here: www.wnyc.org/story/the-fe...

The NYPD's Crackdown on Cyclists | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC WNYC/Gothamist reporters Stephen Nessen and Paige Oamek talk about the NYPD enforcement push against cyclists violating traffic rules.

The NYPD is cracking down on cyclists, and issuing criminal summonses. @stephennessen.bsky.social & @gothamist.com's Paige Oamek report: www.wnyc.org/story/the-ny...

Today:
- @anniekarni.bsky.social on Congress & Epstein
- @gothamist.com's @stephennessen.bsky.social & Paige Oamek on traffic enforcement for cyclists,
- @theatlantic.com's reporting on immigrants & free speech
- @nymag.com's tips for plastic-free cooking

Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org

Chefs Love Salt | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Are restaurants using way too much salt?

ICYMI, @nymag.com's Adam Platt on a restaurant trend: www.wnyc.org/story/chefs-...

Teaching History in This Fraught Time | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Annie Polland and Clint Smith discuss the Tenement Museum’s summer program to help teachers teach Black and immigrant history.

ICYMI, Annie Polland and Clint Smith on the #TenementMuseum's approach to teaching American history:
www.wnyc.org/story/teachi...

Mehdi Hasan vs. the Far Right | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Mehdi Hasan talks about his experience debating 20 far-right conservatives on the YouTube series "Surrounded" and more.

ICYMI, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social on debating the alt-right:
www.wnyc.org/story/mehdi-...

City Politics: Summer Campaigning | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Mayor Adams' relationship with border czar Tom Homan, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani's campaign break in Uganda and Andrew Cuomo's social media charm offensive.

ICYMI, @elizabethkim.bsky.social with the news from the NYC mayoral race:
www.wnyc.org/story/city-p...

Today:
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social on the NYC mayoral race,
- @mehdirhasan.bsky.social on debating the alt-right, and more national politics,
- #TenementMuseum on helping teachers teach history,
- @nymag.com's Adam Platt on innovative uses for salt

Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @WNYC.org

The Upside of Doing Chores | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Why we should really start our kids on chores when they're young and want to help out.

Christine Carrig writes in @theatlantic.com that we should all have our kids do more chores around the house -- + listeners weigh in: www.wnyc.org/story/the-up...

HRT and the FDA | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC As the FDA considers removing warning labels from HRT products for symptoms of menopause, Dr. Jen Gunter explains the current science and when the risks outweigh the potential benefits.

As the FDA considers removing the warning label from hormone replacement therapy for symptoms of menopause, @drjengunter.bsky.social talks about the risks and benefits of the treatment: www.wnyc.org/story/hrt-an...

Charter Revision Questions Are Set | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Richard Buery, chair of the Charter Revision Commission, talks about the questions related to changing the city's charter that will be on voters' ballots this fall, and one that won't.

Richard Buery, CEO of Robin Hood and chair of the Charter Revision Commission convened by Mayor Adams, talks about the questions related to changing the city's charter that will be on voters' ballots this fall. Listen: www.wnyc.org/story/charte...

Texas Goes Back to the Redistricting Drawing Board | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC The Texas state legislature has reconvened to redraw the state's Congressional map. Matthew Choi explains why this is happening now, and how Democrats are trying to fight back.

Texas legislators are planning to re-draw Congressional district lines (at President Trump's urging), in an attempt to gain 5 more GOP House seats. The Washington Post's @matthewchoi.bsky.social talks about how it could work and the Democrats' response: www.wnyc.org/story/texas-...