Shutdown Politics; Taxation in New Jersey; Young People & Cancer Risks; Your Morning Routine

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 2, 2025
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On today's show:

  • Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu talks about the latest on the federal shutdown and other national political news.
  • John Reitmeyer, budget and finance writer at NJ Spotlight News, talks about taxation in New Jersey and where the candidates stand on property taxes, the mansion tax, taxing millionaires, and more.
  • More young people under the age of 50 are getting diagnosed with early-onset cancers and researchers are trying to figure out why. Nina Agrawal, health reporter for The New York Times, explains what they have found so far, and what is still unknown.
  • Inspired by an article in The Atlantic that shares recommendations for a "happy start to the day," listeners call in to share their morning routines, and explain why it helps them get going; plus Michael Hill, WNYC's Morning Edition host, shares his ultra-early routine.

 

Transcripts are posted to each segment as they become available.

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