Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
1) Bloomberg's NDAs
Mike Bloomberg took a walloping at last night's debate. One weakness his opponents seized on? He refused to lift gag orders on women who have made sexual harassment claims against him. On today's show...Show More
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Bloomberg has a dozen or so NDAs with women who has made sexual harassment claims against him. These NDAs were subject of debate at the last...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) The State of the Justice Department's Independence
Emily Bazelon recaps this week's news from the DOJ and offers analysis about what it might say about the state of judicial independence.
3) A Reporter's ICE Recruitment Story
Questions about ICE recruitment, vetting and training are being raised, especially after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
4) SCOTUS Hears Arguments on State Bans on Transgender Girls in Sports
Legal analysis on the oral arguments the Supreme Court heard yesterday on two cases involving transgender student athletes.
5) Behind the Scenes of the NYTimes Trump Interview
President Trump sat down for a two-hour interview with a panel of New York Times reporters last week which included a question on the checks on his power on the world stage.
6) Tensions Simmer Between Minnesota and the Trump Administration
Minneapolis is coping with the shooting of a local woman by an ICE agent, and allegations that federal daycare funds have been misused.
7) Separating Facts From Deep Fakes And Other AI Misinformation
How do you know when something you're reading or watching online is real or fake?
8) What Maduro’s Removal Means for Venezuelans Here
Trump's military action in Venezuela, including the arrest of President Maduro, could have implications for both Venezuelan and American politics.
9) Sen. Kim On Venezuela Mission: “This Is All A Ruse”
On the 5th anniversary of the Capitol riot, a local Senator reflects on Trump's presidency and his recent incursion in Venezuela.
10) Is Trump's Interest In Venezuela Really About Oil?
President Trump has said the US will "run" Venezuela, after a military operation led to the arrest and detention in NYC of President Nicolás Maduro.