Put to the Test

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 3, 2012

New York City will be a test case for "social impact bond" financing for social service programs. New York City Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs will discuss the deal announced yesterday where Goldman Sachs will invest ten million dollars in an effort to curb recidivism with the hopes of getting a return on their investment. Plus: Andrew Cuomo's Albany; what today's jobs numbers mean; a hard look at life without parole; and your calls on gymnastic fever.

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