The Republicans Debate; New Jersey and Congestion Pricing; Improving Organ Donation in the U.S.; The Impending Short-Term Rental Crackdown
The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 24, 2023
Coming up on today's show:
- Lisa Lerer, national political correspondent for The New York Times, talks about Wednesday night's debate among many of the Republicans running for president.
- Josh Gottheimer, U.S. Representative (D, NJ-5), co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, argues how New York's congestion pricing will take a toll on his Bergen County constituents. Then, Tom Wright, president and chief executive officer of the Regional Plan Association, explains a measure he's proposing in which New Jerseyans might stand to benefit.
- It’s estimated that 25,000 viable organs are wasted each year. Julia Métraux, fellow at Mother Jones covering disability and public health, explains a bipartisan bill to reform the national organ donor network which has now reached President Joe Biden’s desk.
- On September 5th, New York City will begin to crack down on rental hosts who haven't registered their units and comply with a long list of rules in the city’s housing code. Cara Eisenpress, senior tech reporter at Crain's New York, reports on how the result will change tourists’ experience of the city and a likely bring a blow to hosts who rely on the additional income.
Transcripts are posted to each segment as they become available.
