Voters Divided By Age; NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 28, 2016

Coming up on today's show:

  • If you’re over 60 years old or under 30 years old, call in to tell us which candidate has YOUR vote, at this stage of the election.
  • After weeks of occupying a wildlife refuge in Oregon, protesters got into a violent clash with law enforcement on Tuesday. There were eight arrests and one death. Hear what's expected to happen next.
  • City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito explains new legislation designed to ease up on “broken windows” policing.
  • Hear about the real challenge with regulating campaign finance: the balance between free speech and political inequality.
  • Reports of random slashing attacks in New York City are in the headlines. Learn about the recent crimes and police response.

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