
The Brian Lehrer Show Brian Lehrer Weekend: Subways; Presidential Power; 100 Years of The New Yorker
Feb 1, 2025
Stephen Nessen, a reporter for WNYC focusing on NYC's transit, shares insights from his "State of Collapse" series, revealing the subway's troubling delays and aging infrastructure. Kate Shaw, a law professor, tackles the complexities of presidential power, highlighting recent federal spending controversies and the legal implications of executive orders. David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, reflects on its century-long impact on journalism and culture, celebrating its role in shaping political commentary and reader engagement.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
State of Collapse: New York Subway Deterioration
01:49 • 6min
Aging Infrastructure: The MTA's Struggles
08:14 • 18min
The Congestion Pricing Debate
26:09 • 7min
Federal Spending Freeze: A Constitutional Crisis
33:17 • 16min
Guantanamo Bay: Legal Controversies of Detention Policies
49:41 • 9min
Exploring Executive Authority in Border Security Funding
58:29 • 2min
Examining Executive Orders and Historical Parallels
01:00:09 • 3min
Travel and Transgender Policy Transformations
01:02:50 • 5min
Government Directives in Public Education: A Concern for Free Speech
01:07:39 • 3min
A Century of The New Yorker
01:10:29 • 15min
The Evolution of The New Yorker
01:25:01 • 12min


