New York Leaders Respond to Threats

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 31, 2019

Ben Max, executive editor of Gotham Gazette and co-host of the Max & Murphy podcast, talks about how NY pols are reacting to the president's decision to assassinate Iran's top general, and the challenges ahead for New York City and state politics in the new year - including bail reform, marijuana legalization and more.

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