The Middle Class Pursuit of Happiness; Richard Dawkins; Fitting in at Work

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 12, 2015

Most people in our area think the middle class is facing more insecurity than ever before, and the government is doing a bad job addressing it. That’s a key finding from a new WNYC and Public Agenda Poll. Call in to talk about equality, affordability, and what you think the government can do about them in New York City and the suburbs. Plus: a politics round-up; evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins; and how to fit in at work.

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