Podcast:The Brian Lehrer Show Published On: Wed Sep 09 2026 Description: Listeners call in to share how heading back to school is going, including any preparatory rituals they observe and kids’ attitudes about going back if they’re old enough to remember lockdown.Photo: Students arrive at PS 36 on Amsterdam Avenue on the first day back to school for New York City public school students September 8, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Monika Graff/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.