The Brian Lehrer Show

Crain's worked with an independent research firm to compile a list of great places to work in NYC. Aaron Elstein, senior finance reporter for Crain's New York Business, talks about why people like working at these companies, and listeners call in to share what makes their employer one of the good ones.

Leana Wen, MD, emergency physician, professor at George Washington University, contributing columnist for The Washington Post, CNN medical analyst, former Baltimore Health Commissioner and the author of Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health (Metropolitan Books, 2021), explains her view that because new variants are likely to arise, taking advantage of the end of the omicron wave to relax restrictions might make sense -- and talks about the latest developments with a vaccine for kids under 5.

Josefa Velásquez, senior reporter for THE CITY, and Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, recap the debate featuring the three Democrats running for New York governor: current Governor Kathy Hochul, U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander talks about the school budget cuts and other financial issues facing the city.

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams now running for the Democratic nomination for Governor, talks about Thursday night's debate and the final days of campaigning before the June 28th primary.