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Monday Morning Politics: Latest on Iran; Gov. Sherrill's Budget; Social Media Addiction Trial; Oscars Recap With Sam Sanders

The Brian Lehrer Show | Mar 16

On today's show:

Dan Lamothe, U.S. military and Pentagon reporter at The Washington Post, shares his reporting on the latest U.S. military actions in Iran, especially what's happening in the Strait of Hormuz, and more.
Michael Sol Warren, New Jersey reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about Gov. Mikie Sherrill's first budget plan, which she says will address property taxes and school funding, as well as the proposed cut to the Stay NJ tax relief program, which aimed to keep seniors from leaving the state.
David Streitfeld, a Pulitzer-prize winning reporter covering tech for The New York Times, explains a landmark trial regarding social media addiction brought by a 20-year-old woman against Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube for optimizing their products to her mental and physical detriment.
Sam Sanders, reporter, podcaster and host of The Sam Sanders Show on KCRW, recaps the winners, losers, and culture defining moments from the 2026 Oscar Awards ceremony.

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