At Riverside Park, bikers are surrounded by the scenes of New York City.

Looking North

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 22, 2012

Former Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin is often credited with turning the Canadian economy around. He talks about banking regulation and the deep cuts to social programs he was responsible for as finance minister – and whether U.S. lawmakers should consider doing things the Canadian way. Plus: It’s A Free Country political reporter Anna Sale checks in on her tour of swing states ahead of the 2012 election; and everything you need to know about riding a bike.

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