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Labor unions play a major role in electoral politics. Dan Cantor, executive director of the Working Families Party and Mike Fishman, president of 32BJ, discuss the complex role of lab... (episode)
Many baby boomers are closely watching their retirement accounts. Stephen Gandel’s cover story for this week’s Time argues that we should abolish the 401(k) entirely. Plus, Roger Ferg... (episode)
Mayor Michael Bloomberg faced his Democratic challenger Bill Thompson last night in the final debate before Tuesday’s election. Hear excerpts from both candidates and analysis of the ... (episode)
There’s just a week left in the bruising race for New Jersey governor. Hear what Gov. Jon Corzine and independent candidate Chris Daggett would do to manage the Garden State’s taxes. ... (episode)
Note: The chat is over, but you can read it by pressing "replay" below. Thanks to all for participating. 7pm Tuesday: During the final Mayoral debate between Mike Bloomberg and Bill ... (article)
First there were rock star chefs, then rock star mixologists – now it’s time to "meat" the new class of hip butchers. And, it’s one week and one day to election day - Bill Thompson di... (episode)
New York City Council member Gale Brewer (D-Upper West Side) introduces a bill that would ensure workers at least five days of paid sick leave per year.
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30 Issues in 30 Days continues with a look at gay rights and abortion in the context of the New Jersey elections. Plus, New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez on the Governor’s race and h... (episode)
30 Issues in 30 Days continues with a look at where the NYC mayoral candidates’ stand on the creation of bike lanes and public plazas where cars used to have right of way. Andrea Be... (episode)
President Obama campaigns for Gov. Jon Corzine today in New Jersey. What would it mean for the president’s agenda if the blue state went red in November? Plus, on safari on the 7 li... (episode)