Zoning for Affordable Housing; Medical 'Shop Talk'; Battle Over the Office Thermostat

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 5, 2015

Mayor de Blasio wants to make it mandatory for all new property developments to include affordable housing units. City councilman Brad Lander explains what this policy would mean for residents and developers. Plus: what to do if you get pulled over by a cop in New Jersey; doctors weigh in on the matter-of-fact language used in the Planned Parenthood sting videos; the ups and downs of being the boss; the eternal battle-of-the-sexes over the office thermostat.

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