The Brian Lehrer Show
The Brian Lehrer Show, hosted by Brian Lehrer and produced by WNYC, is a daily New York public radio talk show covering local and national politics, city affairs and public life. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, updated daily, with a median episode length of about 29 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 50,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $900 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll (estimated).
Daily New York politics audience with a long-running public radio reputation
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,555 ratings with a 4.6 average across a listing dating back to 2005
- Daily updates and about 1,000 episodes give a long, consistent presence in the feed
- Listeners engage with local and national politics through interviews and call-in segments
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, call-in discussion, panel discussion
- Tone
- serious, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Family friendly
Recent titles cover ICE shootings, the death penalty and state politics, which are political and occasionally violent subjects discussed in a news context.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | wnyc.org/browse/shows/brian-lehrer-show |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id73331636 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/wnyc_bl |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Lehrer Weekend: Cornell; Jessica Tisch and Zohran Mamdani; McCou | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 29 min |
| A Nobel Peace Prize Winner on the State of Press Freedom and Democracy | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 2 min |
| 30 Issues in 30 Days: Affordability in the NY Gubernatorial Race | 2026-10-16 | 39 min |
| Reading Anne Carson After Her Nobel Prize in Literature | 2026-10-16 | 10 min |
| Cornell's Feminist Philosopher on the 'Jane Doe' Case | 2026-10-15 | 44 min |
| 30 Issues in 30 Days: Immigration in the Governor's Race | 2026-10-15 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago.
Brian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.
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About The Brian Lehrer Show
The Brian Lehrer Show is a daily public radio talk program hosted by Brian Lehrer and produced by WNYC. According to the feed and the show's website at wnyc.org, it leads conversations about local and national politics, New York communities and everyday life. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, updated daily, with a median episode length of about 29 minutes and recent episodes ranging from short segments to full-length broadcasts.
Apple Podcasts shows 1,555 ratings with a 4.6 average, and the listing has existed since 2005. Downloads are not published, so audience figures are estimates: about 50,000 to 80,000 listeners per episode, with an audience that skews older and is concentrated in New York. No sponsor mentions appear in the recent feed. The rate of roughly $900 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll buys a placement in a high-production, news-focused program. The show suits civic, nonprofit, education and financial brands seeking a regional audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Brian Lehrer Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Brian Lehrer Show
How much does The Brian Lehrer Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is roughly $900 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the agreement with the show.
What is The Brian Lehrer Show about?
The show is a daily public radio program hosted by Brian Lehrer and produced by WNYC. It covers local and national politics, New York communities and current affairs through interviews and call-in discussions.
How do I contact The Brian Lehrer Show about sponsoring an episode?
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