Does Not Commute

The Brian Lehrer Show | Mar 31, 2010
New Yorkers have the highest average commute time than other Americans, but they also enjoy it more, according to an article in this week's New Yorker. Find out how traveling to work changes your life. Plus: Conservative author Christopher Buckley on his satirical novel about aging boomers and their kids. Also, we discuss New York's carbon rating, Bernie Kerik, the rent vs. buy debate and hear from playwright Edith I. Freni.

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