Newsmakers meet New Yorkers as host Brian Lehrer and his guests take on the issues dominating conversation in New York and around the world. This daily program from WNYC Studios cuts through the usual talk radio punditry and brings a smart, humane approach to the day's events and what matters most in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts including Radiolab, On the Media, Death, Sex & Money, Nancy, and many others.
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Can NYC's Economy Bounce Back?
New York City and State are being financially rocked by COVID in ways we’re only beginning to grasp. The implications range from the wealthiest businesses to the poorest workers struggling to keep up with the rent. Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO for the Partnership for New York City, and Jessica Ramos, member of the New York State Senate representing District 13, tick through the latest numbers, and offer differing views on how the city can bounce back.