Big Plans

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 19, 2012

Political activist, former presidential candidate, and author Ralph Nader discusses presidential politics and his new book The Seventeen Solutions: Bold Ideas for Our American Future. Plus: WNYC's contributing editor for politics and investigations, Bob Hennelly, discusses Mayor Bloomberg's new Super PAC, as well as the foiled plot to blow up the New York Federal Reserve Bank; and WNYC host John Schaefer talks about the fall season's new music and Soundcheck's CMJ showcase tonight.

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