Some convicted New Jersey officials still receive pension

New Jersey pays for disgraced politicians' pensions.

Under New Jersey law, public officials are entitled to their pensions if they serve honorably. But a report published this week by NJ Advance Media found that nearly 100 officials with criminal convictions related to their work are still getting payments.

Riley Yates, Reporter at NJ Advance Media identified those officials. He joined WNYC host Tiffany Hanssen to talk about this investigation, the disgraced officials receiving pension payments and what, if anything, is being done to address the issue.