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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Brian Lehrer

Booking Overview

A daily politics interview show focused on current news, public policy, elections, and international affairs, with recurring external guests who are journalists, authors, policy specialists, and former government officials. PR agencies can credibly pitch authoritative political analysts, policy researchers, elected-official advisors, and authors with timely expertise; booking is moderately difficult because guests generally need substantial credentials and a strong connection to the news cycle.

Metrics

Episodes: 1578

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 10.8k subscribers

Instagram: 6.9k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wnycdigital@gmail.com

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Host

Brian Lehrer - Veteran public-radio host and journalist known for facilitating substantive discussions about politics, public policy, civic affairs, and current events.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established political journalists, policy experts, historians, authors, nonprofit or international-affairs specialists, and former government or campaign officials with direct expertise on a consequential current issue.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on politics, government, or international affairs, Senior roles at major news organizations, policy institutions, or government offices, Recognized reporting or research expertise on timely public-policy issues, Direct experience advising elected officials or shaping political strategy

Recent Guest Discussions

Julie Rovner - Health Care Policy In The Midterm Elections, Medicare For All, And Competing Approaches Among Senate Candidates.

Mark Leon Goldberg - The United Nations General Assembly, International Conflicts, And The Un’s Capacity Amid Reduced U.s. Funding.

Shefali Luthra - The Effects Of State Abortion Bans On Women’s Health And Pregnancy-related Deaths.

Anne Applebaum - The Relationship Between MAGA Politics, Personal Financial Interests, Antidemocratic Values, And Changes In U.s. Foreign Policy.

Adam Jentleson - Democratic Strategy, Building A Congressional Supermajority, And Potential Legislative Priorities.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Elections, Health Policy, International Relations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Thursday’s NY ICE shooting becomes swing district issue

October 12, 2026

With last week's ICE shooting, how are swing districts in the area responding on the political hot-button midterm issue of immigration enforcement?On Today's Show:Billy House, Washington/Congress reporter for Newsday, talks about the issue of immigration and ICE funding in New York's 4th Congressional district, where the incumbent Democrat Laura Gillen is trying to fend off a challenge from Republican Jeanine Driscoll. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

AI as an issue in hotly contested House race

October 07, 2026

With AI technology and its accompanying data centers taking up some of the spotlight as a midterm issue, we look at how it's playing out in a key house race. On Today's Show:Timmy Facciola, founder of the local news outlet Judge Street Journal, which focuses on New York politics, unpacks Mike Lawler and Cait Conley's positions on AI and data centers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

'Socialist Manifesto' author on past failures and governing in the real world

October 06, 2026

As the DSA and other ideologies on the political left begin to gain footholds in elected offices including NYC's mayoralty, we look at what 'socialism' really is, in practice. On Today's Show:Bhaskar Sunkara, president of The Nation, founding editor of Jacobin, publisher of Catalyst: A Journal of Theory and Strategy, former vice-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America and the author of The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality (Basic Boo...

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How do I get in touch with Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast?

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast is hosted by Brian Lehrer. Its publicly listed email is wnycdigital@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast: wnycdigital@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast?

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established political journalists, policy experts, historians, authors, nonprofit or international-affairs specialists, and former government or campaign officials with direct expertise on a consequential current issue. Common among recent guests: Published books on politics, government, or international affairs; Senior roles at major news organizations, policy institutions, or government offices; Recognized reporting or research expertise on timely public-policy issues. Recent guests include Julie Rovner, Mark Leon Goldberg, and Shefali Luthra.

How hard is it to get booked on Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Elections, Health Policy, and International Relations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

wnycdigital@gmail.com

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