Brian Lehrer Weekend: NJ's Plastic Bag Ban; 'Fine: A Comic About Gender'; Negotiating College Aid

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 15, 2022

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

NJ Says 'Goodbye' to Plastic Bags (First) | Rhea Ewing's Fine: A Comic About Gender (Starts at 14:30) | Negotiating College Financial Aid (Starts at 43:00)

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