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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 21 MIN

Loving and hating the word “moderate”

from Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast · host WNYC Studios

With the midterms approaching, and intra-party debates about how far to push their agendas, we explore what it means to be politically 'moderate.'  On Today's Show:Jon Allsop, contributing writer at The New Yorker, discusses the latest national political headlines and his recent story, "What Does It Even Mean to Be a Moderate?" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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With the midterms approaching, and intra-party debates about how far to push their agendas, we explore what it means to be politically 'moderate.'

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