Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Dame Louise Richardson, president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, shares her insights on combating political polarization as the 2024 election looms. She discusses the urgent need for a shared civic space in a divided landscape. Richardson emphasizes education's transformative power, especially for diverse backgrounds. She highlights the dangers of social media echo chambers and advocates for respectful political discourse among youth. Additionally, she tackles the unique challenges women face within this charged environment, stressing the importance of community service to bridge divides.

Francesca Chambers discusses Kamala Harris's campaign, the impact of memes on social media, criticisms, and unity within the Democratic party. They explore potential differences between Harris and Biden on issues like abortion and the Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting Harris's compassionate approach towards Palestinians.

New co-host Micah Loewinger and Brooke Gladstone discuss covering far-right platforms, investigating militia groups pre-Jan. 6, and the evolution of 'On The Media'. They explore alt-right figures, Zello app usage, and the podcast's mission in American politics.

Gabriel Debenedetti, national correspondent at New York Magazine and author, discusses Biden's support for VP Harris in the 2024 race. Topics include Obama's delayed endorsement, strategic VP considerations for Harris, listener reflections on Biden's legacy, and the impact of Biden resigning on Harris' candidacy.

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries discusses the debate surrounding President Biden's candidacy and the Democratic Party's strategy. Topics include the importance of highlighting the Biden-Harris ticket, contrasting Democratic achievements with the Republican agenda, private meetings with President Biden, and discussions on bipartisan cooperation in Congress.

Zack Beauchamp discusses his book on upholding social hierarchies over democracy. He analyzes J.D. Vance's convention speech, beliefs about American politics, and the legacy of slavery. The podcast explores the impact of reactionary spirit globally and the importance of maintaining democratic values.

Julian Zelizer, a history professor, analyzes pivotal Republican National Convention speeches over the past century. The evolution of GOP leadership from Nixon to Reagan, the impact of Barry Goldwater's extremism, and the influence of past speeches on modern Republican rhetoric are discussed. Insightful reflections on political decisions and teasers for future episodes are also included.

Rev. Dr. William Barber responds to Tim Scott & J.D. Vance on poverty, highlighting low-income Americans as a crucial voting bloc. They discuss racial bias, misconceptions on poverty, unity in political discourse, empowering marginalized voters, and the role of social justice in addressing poverty.

Tamara Keith, NPR White House correspondent, discusses fallout from a Trump assassination attempt and the call to reduce political tension. Topics include national tragedy response, security investigations, criticisms against Trump, legal analysis of special counsel appointment, political violence, rhetoric, and gun control.

Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist, recaps the NATO summit, analyzes Biden's press conference, and discusses the 2024 election's impact on the alliance. Topics include far-right leadership, media coverage on Biden and Trump, Democratic party leadership challenges, and potential NATO scenarios.