The Brian Lehrer Show
Newsmakers meet New Yorkers as host Brian Lehrer and his guests take on the issues dominating conversation in New York and around the world. This daily program from WNYC Studios cuts through the usual talk radio punditry and brings a smart, humane approach to the day's events and what matters most in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts including Radiolab, On the Media, Death, Sex & Money, Nancy, and many others.
Our Editor's Take
The Brian Lehrer Show is Brian Lehrer's acclaimed WNYC public radio show in podcast format. As a broadcast journalist for over 30 years, Lehrer's mission is to be an unbiased voice. He investigates national news, then explains how it affects New Yorkers. On the show, he talks about healthcare and parenting. He discusses education and elections, too. If it's in the news, he'll talk about it. Lehrer started his radio show in response to the removal of the Fairness Doctrine. He earned a Peabody Award for logical conversations about controversial topics.
One episode of The Brian Lehrer Show analyzes the negative effects of switching from gas to electric vehicles. Lehrer says change is necessary. Though, in the show, he and his guest share impacts on residents of undeveloped countries. Farms have become metal mining sites with no compensation for villagers. Lehrer says all energy sources have environmental costs. He doesn't debate gas versus electricity but encourages mindfulness. The podcast provides unbiased data about an issue that affects all listeners.
Lehrer talks to both newsmakers and New York City residents. Listeners call into The Brian Lehrer Show with pertinent questions. In one segment, Lehrer dedicates a week to mental health in teens. Psychologist, author, and podcast host Dr. Lisa Damour joins him. They discuss a report that says 29 percent of boys and 57 percent of girls feel persistent sadness. Dr. Damour shares compelling reasons why the percentage of boys may be even higher. Listeners learn two theories about increased unhappiness among teens. Social media usage is one. The other theory might surprise parents.
Dr. Damour reveals how cultural discourse about mental health differs from clinical discourse. She shares how to distinguish teenage moodiness from behaviors that need professional intervention. Parents learn one thing that most teens lack.
The Brian Lehrer Show promotes unifying conversations. Lehrer facilitates thoughtful, inclusive, interactive dialogue. The podcast covers news about subjects like Ukraine, the Supreme Court, and AI. Lehrer also hosts Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast. But what distinguishes him, beyond balanced journalism, is his content's applicability. It's relevant, implementable information for New Yorkers and beyond.
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