Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

As the presidential election seasons intensifies, we zoom in on the politics of a particularly critical swing state.On Today's Show:Steve Ulrich, managing editor at PoliticsPA, talks about the state of the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump for Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes.

Ishaan Tharoor, foreign affairs columnist at The Washington Post, and the author of the Today's World View newsletter and column, breaks down the latest news in Ukraine and the ongoing war with Russia.

States across the political spectrum have passed legislation to make period products more easily accessible in school bathrooms. On Today's Show:Chabeli Carrazana, economy and child care reporter for The 19th, explains how anti-transgender rhetoric has made students who menstruate, regardless of their gender, more likely to face 'period poverty'.

A closer look at how some progressives are viewing Vice President Harris's stance on Israel and Gaza.On Today's Show:Ryan Grim, co-founder of Drop Site News, co-host of the "Counterpoints" podcast, and author of many books, including The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution (Henry Holt and Co., 2023), discusses Kamala Harris's foreign policy objectives in the Middle East  based on her speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago last week, what she's expressed on the campaign trail, and her work as vice president in the Biden administration.

With the Democratic National Convention in the rearview mirror, Vice President Kamala Harris is forging her own policy platforms while RFK Jr. plots his next steps to support the Trump campaign.On Today's Show:Philip Bump, national columnist for The Washington Post and the author of The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America (Viking, 2023), talks about the latest national political news, including how VP Harris is forging her own policy proposals and why RFK Jr. is throwing his support behind former president Donald Trump.

Kamala Harris and Democrats spent the week at the DNC explicitly celebrating their patriotism.On Today's Show:Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, co-host of the podcast FAQNYC and the author of Black Ethnics (Oxford University Press, 2013), offers political analysis of Kamala Harris's speech to wrap up the Democratic National Convention.

The Democrats have used their convention to depict a party and candidate full of joy, in contrast to what they consider the grievance politics of the other side. On Today's Show:Jim Newell, senior politics writer for Slate, reviews the third night of the DNC, where speakers included Bill Clinton, Oprah and VP nominee Tim Walz among other notable people.  

The Democratic National Convention continues, with participants reporting a joyful energy and an excitement about their party. On Today's Show:Juan Manuel Benitez, former longtime reporter and host at Spectrum News NY1 and NY1 Noticias, now professor at the Columbia Journalism School, recaps the second night of the Democratic National Convention, plus talks about how the Harris campaign is reaching out to Latino voters.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a champion of progressive causes, joins former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Joe Biden to discuss the Democratic National Convention. The trio delves into Biden's compelling speech on Medicare and his strategic endorsement of Kamala Harris. AOC emphasizes the need for a ceasefire and an arms embargo, highlighting tensions between activist demands and the administration's cautious stance. They also reflect on the emotional impact of convention speeches and how sports influence political change.

Katy Tur, an NBC News correspondent and host of her own show, joins Luke Russert, host of MSNBC Live and author, to analyze the current political landscape ahead of the Democratic National Convention. They dive into Vice President Harris's recent speech, addressing inflation and economic struggles facing American families. The duo discusses the issues of homeowners insurance linked to climate change and debates around price control proposals. They also explore Harris’s Child Tax Credit proposal, highlighting its potential impact on families amid rising living costs.