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Thursday Morning Politics: Cease-Fire Deal; Government Shutdown Continues | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 19h

ICYMI, @jonlemire.bsky.social on the peace deal and shutdown politics:

www.wnyc.org/story/thursd...

Jonathan Lemire, co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, contributing writer for The Atlantic, and author, discusses national political news.

30 Issues in 30 Days: Criminal Justice Reform | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 19h

ICYMI: Today's installment of 30 Issues in 30 Days: Criminal justice reform:

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

What each New York City mayoral hopeful is proposing when it comes to criminal justice reform.

New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate Recap | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 19h

ICYMI, @nancysolomon2.bsky.social recaps the NJ Gov debate:
www.wnyc.org/story/0c9615...

Nancy Solomon recaps the final New Jersey governor's debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

The Best Places to Bike Outside the City | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 1d

Today:
- @nancysolomon2.bsky.social recaps the NJ Gov debate;
- 30 Issues In 30 Days: Criminal justice reform;
- @jonlemire.bsky.social on shutdown politics;
- @ryankailath.bsky.social on an 'AI friendship' company whose local ads have attracted graffiti

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

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 1d

If you're looking for the best places to ride your bike outside the city, our listeners have some recommendations: www.wnyc.org/story/the-be...

Listeners call in to share their favorite places to bike outside the city, whether a rail or other kind of trail, parks, roads, or neighborhoods that are friendly to bikers.

30 Issues in 30 Days: E-Bike Safety & Regulation | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 1d

How micromobility, e-bikes, and related safety questions are figuring into the mayoral race: www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...

Nicole Gelinas and Ligia Guallpa on what each New York City mayoral hopeful is proposing to regulate delivery apps and e-bike/scooter/moped licensing.

City Politics: State of the Race; New Voters | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 1d

Also on today's show: an update on the state of the mayoral race with @elizabethkim.bsky.social and Brigid Bergin. www.wnyc.org/story/city-p...

Elizabeth Kim and Brigid Bergin talk about the latest news in the mayoral campaign.

Shutdown Politics with Senator Booker | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 1d

On today's show, @booker.senate.gov talked about the government shutdown and other issues of local and national importance right now. Listen.
www.wnyc.org/story/nation...

Senator Cory Booker (D, NJ), talks about the ongoing shutdown.

From Railroad to Rail-Trail | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 2d

Today:
- National politics with @booker.senate.gov;
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social & Brigid Bergin on city politics and 1st time voters;
- 30 Issues: E-Bike crashes and the next mayor;
- Where to bike outside NYC

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

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 2d

Listen to Peter Harnik (@railstotrails.org), co-founder of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, talk about his new documentary on the movement: www.wnyc.org/story/from-r...

Peter Harnik, co-founder of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, talks about the movement to convert abandoned railbeds into multi-use trails,

The Nobel Prize for Understanding Autoimmune Disease | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 2d

Listen: @danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social talks about the winners of the Nobel Prize in medicine, and their research in immunology: www.wnyc.org/story/the-no...

Dr. Daniel Griffin explains the science behind the breakthroughs awarded this year's Nobel Prize for Medicine and what it might mean for treating autoimmune disease, cancer & more.

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 2d

Next: @railstotrails.org co-founder Peter Harnik talks about his new documentary "From Rails to Trail." Tune in now, 93.9FM, AM820 and wnyc.org.

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.

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Your Family's 'Secret Language' Part Two | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 3d

Today:
- @alexzimmerman.bsky.social on the next mayor's impact on public education,
- ‪@danielgriffinmdphd.bsky.social‬ on the immunology work that won the Nobel Prize
- @railstotrails.org rehabs abandoned train tracks as hiking trails

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

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 3d

Listeners called in to share the words in their family that only they use, which are often conjured in the minds of small children and then used for years down the road.

Take a listen:
www.wnyc.org/story/your-f...

Listeners call in to share the words in their family that only they use, which are often conjured in the minds of small children and then used for years down the road.

The Children Who've Died Waiting for USAID Medications | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 3d

ICYMI @megkelly.bsky.social discusses her team's reporting on the Trump administration's USAID funding pause, which resulted in the deaths of children from curable diseases around the world.

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

The Washington Post's Meg Kelly discusses her team's reporting on the Trump administration's USAID funding pause, which resulted in the deaths of children from curable diseases.

President Trump's National Guard Plans | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 3d

Earlier today, @kyledcheney.bsky.social talked about President Trump's attempts to send National Guard troops into Portland Chicago, how states are reacting and why a federal judge keeps blocking the plan for Portland.

www.wnyc.org/story/presid...

Kyle Cheney talks about President Trump's attempts to send National Guard troops into Portland and Chicago.

30 Issues in 30 Days: NYC Government's Impact on the Middle East | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 3d

In our latest 30 Issues in 30 Days installment, @jimfornyc.bsky.social and @demsocialists.bsky.social's Jeremy Cohan look into what the candidates might do as mayor to influence the Israeli-Palestinian conflict one way or another.

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

In this installment of our election year series, a look into what the candidates -- especially former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani -- might do as mayor to i...

Celebrating NYC's Forests | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 6d

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

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...

The Trump Admin and LGBTQ New Yorkers | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 6d

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...

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.

30 Issues in 30 Days: New Jersey Transit | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 6d

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

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.

As Goes New Jersey? | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 6d

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...

The Atlantic's Russell Berman talks about the New Jersey governor's race and its national bellwether status, plus the latest shutdown news.