Monday Morning Politics: Economy; More Trump Cabinet Picks; Healthcare

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 9, 2024

John Cassidy, staff writer at The New Yorker, talks about the latest national economic news, including the jobs numbers, healthcare frustrations and President-elect Trump's pick for Treasury secretary. 

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