The Brian Lehrer Show

Celebrating NYC's Forests | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Sophia Wohl , deputy director of stewardship, environment and planning at NYC Parks Department, talks about Saturday's celebrations of City of Forest Day with events around town, plus...

ICYMI: @nycgovparks.org celebrates City of Forest Day Saturday
www.wnyc.org/story/celebr...

The Trump Admin and LGBTQ New Yorkers | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Giulia Heyward, WNYC and Gothamist reporter, talks about how New York officials are dealing with the Trump administration's attempts to roll back legal protections for LGBTQ Americans.

Listen: @giuliaheyward.bsky.social reports on how New York officials are dealing with the Trump administration's attempts to roll back legal protections for LGBTQ people—and the trans community in particular.

www.wnyc.org/story/the-tr...

30 Issues in 30 Days: New Jersey Transit | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Larry Higgs, commuting and transport reporter at NJ Advance, talks about the state of NJ Transit and where the candidates stand on tolls, construction of new transit projects, and more.

Listen: @commutinglarry.bsky.social joined us today to talk about the state of NJ Transit.
www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...

As Goes New Jersey? | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC The Atlantic's Russell Berman talks about the New Jersey governor's race and its national bellwether status, plus the latest shutdown news.

On our show this morning: Atlantic staff writer @russellberman.bsky.social spoke about the New Jersey governor's race and its national bellwether status. www.wnyc.org/story/as-goe...

Today:
- @russellberman.bsky.social on shutdown politics & NJ governor's race,
- @commutinglarry.bsky.social on the state of NJ Transit,
- @giuliaheyward.bsky.social on the Trump admin & LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers,
- @nycgovparks.org celebrates City of Forest Day

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

WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News WNYC is America's most listened-to public radio station and the producer of award-winning programs and podcasts like Radiolab, On the Media, and The Brian Lehrer Show.

On today's show:
@brigidbergin.bsky.social hosts
- @politico.com reporter Nicholas Wu on shutdown politics
- @johnreitmeyer.bsky.social on 30 issues: taxation in NJ
- @nytimes.com reporter Nina Agrawal on cancer rates among young people
-morning routines!

Tune in at 10, 93.9FM, AM820, wnyc.org

City Politics and 30 Issues in 30 Days: Racial Inequality | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC First, Rev. Al Sharpton then Elizabeth Kim and Christina Greer talk about the latest news in the mayoral campaign, plus what the remaining candidates might do for racial justice.

ICYMI: First, Rev. Al Sharpton on the mayor's race & racial justice. Then @cmgreer.bsky.social & @elizabethkim.bsky.social on city politics and the election:
www.wnyc.org/story/city-p...

Princeton President Talks Campus Speech and Politics | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber talks about issues of free speech and campus politics at Princeton, and the university's relationship with the Trump administration.

ICYMI, Princeton Pres. Christopher Eisgruber weighs in on free speech & politics on campuses:
www.wnyc.org/story/prince...

Call Your Senator: Sen. Andy Kim on the Shutdown and More | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D NJ) talks about the government shutdown, U.S. military leadership, and more.

ICYMI, @kim.senate.gov on the govt shutdown & more:
www.wnyc.org/story/call-y...

Covering Climate for a Spanish-Language Audience | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC How the Latino community is one of the most vulnerable to the crisis here and abroad.

Vanessa Hauc, anchor and director of Noticias Telemundo’s environmental investigative unit, Planeta Tierra and one of three winners of the Covering Climate Now 'Journalist of the Year' award, talks about her award and her work: www.wnyc.org/story/coveri...

30 Issues in 30 Days: Involuntary Hospitalization of Mentally Ill New Yorkers | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC A debate over the city and state's policy of involuntarily hospitalization and the mayoral candidates' positions.

As part of our "30 Issues in 30 Days" series, listen here to Brian Stettin from the NYC Mayor's Office and former NYS commissioner of mental health Michael Hogan debate involuntary hospitalization: www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...

Which Casinos Will Win Support? | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Nick Garber, politics reporter at Crain's New York Business, shares the latest on the competing downstate casino proposals, just as the final proposal wins community approval.

@nickgarber.bsky.social talks about the latest news on which casinos are moving to the next step in the approval process and which are not: www.wnyc.org/story/which-...

Today:
- 30 Issues: Two views on involuntary hospitalization in mental health emergencies,
- Unpacking the UN's discussions about A.I.,
- Communicating climate change to Spanish-speaking audiences,
- An update on the bids for NYC casinos

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

Up next: Jorge Loweree, managing director of programs at the American Immigration Council, breaks down the latest in the Trump administration's changes to legal immigration via changes to the fees of H-1B and EB-1 visas.

Tune in and call in at 212-433-9692.

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Pain Management in Pregnancy | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell breaks down what the science says about painkiller use during pregnancy.

Donald Trump warned pregnant women not to take Tylenol, claiming without evidence that it was a cause of autism. We talked about the science with Veronica Gillispie-Bell, perinatal health leader and board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist. www.wnyc.org/story/pain-m...

Fighting Fascism with Education | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC AFT president Randi Weingarten talks about her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."

We talked to @rweingarten.bsky.social today about how teachers are on the front lines of democracy. Listen.
www.wnyc.org/story/fighti...

30 Issues in 30 Days: Rent Regulation | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC The City's Greg David and Patrick Spauster from City Limits debate rent regulations, including a rent-freeze or means-testing.

On our show today, a debate about rent regulation: www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...

A Lifetime of Work on Climate Change | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Bill McKibben discusses his new memoir and reflects on his life's work, both as a climate activist and journalist.

ICYMI, Bill McKibben on his life & work:
www.wnyc.org/story/a-life...

30 Issues in 30 Days: Affordable Housing in New Jersey | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC WNYC/Gothamist reporter Mike Hayes talks about the New Jersey governor's race and the issue of too little affordable housing in New Jersey.

ICYMI, Issue #4 in 30 Issues in 30 Days -- Affordable Housing in New Jersey with @mehayes.bsky.social:
www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...

Thursday Morning Shutdown Politics | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC NPR's Deirdre Walsh talks about the politics of the potential shutdown and related news from Congress.

ICYMI, NPR's Deirdre Walsh on the politics of the possible shutdown:
www.wnyc.org/story/thursd...

Changing Your Name | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Listeners call in to share stories of why they changed their name, other than marriage.

In a new memoir, Yusuf Islam, also known as the singer-songwriter Cat Stevens, writes about how he converted his faith and changed his name after a near-death experience.

Hear listeners share stories of why they changed their name, other than marriage.

www.wnyc.org/story/changi...

'Free Speech For Me, But Not For Thee' | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Greg Lukianoff offers his thoughts on how he says both the political left and right weaponize crackdowns on speech.

Greg Lukianoff, attorney, president and CEO of the @thefireorg.bsky.social, offers his thoughts on how he says both the political left and right weaponize crackdowns on speech and why he thinks that is a problem for everyone's rights.

Take a listen:
www.wnyc.org/story/free-s...

30 Issues in 30 Days: Climate and Energy in New Jersey | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Politico's Ry Rivard looks at the gubernatorial candidates' positions on climate change and energy policies in New Jersey.

Our 30 Issues in 30 Days continues.

Today, @ryrivard.bsky.social looks at the gubernatorial candidates' positions on climate change and energy policies in New Jersey.

www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...

City Politics: Free Speech; School Bathrooms; Endorsements and Non-Endorsements | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Liz Kim reports on the mayor's race, including endorsements, charter schools and more.

Catch @elizabethkim.bsky.social on the latest news from the mayoral campaign trail, including an off-and-back-on-again town hall, growing frustration from some over Sen. Schumer's refusal to endorse Zohran Mamdani and more.

www.wnyc.org/story/city-p...

Today:
- Local NYC politics with @elizabethkim.bsky.social,
- @ryrivard.bsky.social on climate and energy in NJ,
- @thefireorg.bsky.social's CEO on free speech encroachments from the left and right,
- Listeners, tell us about YOUR name change

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

Developing Nations Face Climate Change | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC A look at Climate Week NYC and the challenge of several developing nations who are facing the challenges of a changing climate without the support of the United States.

Hear @nytimes.com climate reporter David Gelles talk about what's on tap at Climate Week NYC, and how world leaders are adapting to the 180 the US has taken on climate under Pres. Trump: www.wnyc.org/story/develo...

30 Issues in 30 Days: NYC Ballot Initiatives on Housing | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC David Brand, housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, explains NYC’s three ballot proposals on streamlining the housing construction process.

30 Issues in 30 Days: Issue number 2: the housing-related questions on NYC voters' ballots, with WNYC & Gothamist reporter @davidfbrand.bsky.social: www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...

Vaccine Status and Other Public Health News | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Chelsea Cirruzzo talks about some of the recent federal public health directives on autism and immunizations, and what the science shows.

Hear @statnews.com Washington correspondent @chelseacirruzzo.bsky.social talks about the president's comments on Tylenol and autism, plus the results of last week's meeting of the federal advisory committee on vaccines: www.wnyc.org/story/vaccin...

Today:
- @chelseacirruzzo.bsky.social with public health news,
- @davidfbrand.bsky.social on NYC's housing ballot initiatives,
- @nytimes.com's David Gelles on climate change & the developing world,
- A new exhibit about the importance of the sari in NYC

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

What's So Great About New York? | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC New Yorkers call in to share what they think is going well in the state compared to the rest of the country.

ICYMI,
Callers on what makes New York great:
www.wnyc.org/story/whats-...