This Lawyer Took Down the Mob. Now He's Going After New Jersey's Corporate Tax Breaks

When New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy took office in 2018, one of the first things he did was take aim at the state's extremely generous corporate tax-break program. Supporters say the program helped create jobs, but critics say it was a massive giveaway by the state's Economic Development Authority. 

Murphy hired a former prosecutor, Jim Walden, who not only took down a heroin ring and was involved in 70 cases against the mob, but is also based on the other side of the Hudson, in New York City.

"I think the governor appropriately wanted independence, somebody who didn't have substantial business connections in New Jersey, someone who had investigative experience and someone who would follow the facts where they led without fear or favor," Walden said. 

Listen to the Walden's interview with host David Furst by clicking on the audio player above.