Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill; Puerto Rico's Debt Relief; Hamilton the Musical

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 12, 2015

From high school homecoming queen to senator of Missouri, Claire McCaskill has fought an uphill battle to pursue her political ambitions. Senator Claire McCaskill talks about sexism, sisterhood, and the Senate. Plus: the disconnect between Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo in tackling Legionnaires'; potential solutions for Puerto Rico's debt crisis; a trio of tenant protection bills; and this summer’s hottest Broadway ticket is for a musical…about Alexander Hamilton.

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