Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

On Wednesday, the presidents of three top universities testified before Congress about antisemitism on campus, and their responses provoked severe backlash. On Today's Show:Michelle Goldberg, New York Times Op-Ed columnist and co-host of "The Argument" podcast goes beyond the soundbites to give context on the line of questioning that led to their controversial responses.

Mortgage rates are high, and housing supply is low, which means buying a home is particularly unaffordable right now. On Today's Show:Annie Lowrey, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Give People Money: How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World (Crown, 2018), explains why this is, and why it may not get better any time soon.

In a recent interview, former President Trump declined to say that he wouldn't use his presidential powers for "retribution." On Today's Show:Joseph Zeballos-Roig, domestic policy and politics reporter at Semafor, talks about the latest national political news, including recent developments in Congress over border control, a Donald Trump interview with Sean Hannity, and last night's GOP primary debate.

Various question about the Israel-Hamas war have made their way to Congress, and to college campuses in recent weeks.  On Today's Show:Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punchbowl News and the co-host of the "Daily Punch" podcast by Punchbowl News, talks about recent Congressional news including foreign aid votes and conditions, and yesterday's hearing with the leaders of three prominent universities on antisemitism.

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is underway in Dubai. On Today's Show:Nina Lakhani, senior climate justice reporter at The Guardian U.S., breaks down the latest from conference, including a deep dive into the president of the U.N. climate talks, Sultan al-Jaber's, ties to the fossil fuel industry.

With divisions on the American left over how to talk about Zionism, our guest discusses the history of Jews in the region, and cautions pro-Palestinian activists to avoid anti-Semitism. On Today's Show:Alexis Grenell co-founder of Pythia Public, a political and public affairs firm, columnist for The Nation, explains her objections to how some on the left are approaching the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and where she thinks some criticism veers into anti-Semitism.

There's no shortage of discussion when it comes to the left's fissures on Israel. On Today's Show:Jeremy Cohan, co-chair of NYC-DSA's steering committee, explains the Democratic Socialists of America's pro-Palestine stance and their involvement in a widely criticized Manhattan protest the day after the October 7th attacks. Plus: JC shares an inside look at how the organization decides upon their policy stances, how they work with endorsed elected officials, and their broader vision for our political future.

A looming vote could possibly remove George Santos from Congress over his numerous lies and now campaign fraud related indictments. On Today's Show: Sarah Longwell, political strategist, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump and publisher of the "The Bulwark," talks about 2024 politics, including voter opinion heading into early GOP primaries, polarization across and within parties, and the effect of 3rd party candidates on the presidential contest.

Updates and analysis from a New York lawmaker involved in some key foreign policy and military congressional committees. On Today's Show:Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY), responds to questions about Israel's war in Gaza, healthcare, asylum seekers, and more.

The ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war appears to be holding, as several rounds of prisoner/hostage swaps have been underway. On Today's Show:Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal recaps the latest political news after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, including how the latest developments in the Middle East are impacting congressional and presidential politics here in the US.