Real estate developers have had a huge influence on New York state lawmakers for decades. But Governor Andrew Cuomo shut the door on them and allowed progressive Democrats to usher in broad new safeguards for renters. We learn the details and why similar legislation died in California.
New York just passed sweeping protections for renters, while rent control measures died in California
Rusted "for rent" sign. Credit: Anthony Easton/CC BY 2.0.
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Credits
Guests:
Liam Dillon - covers California state politics and policy for the Los Angeles Times -
@dillonliam,
Matt Murphy - NYU Furman Center
Host:
Madeleine Brand
Producers:
Sarah Sweeney,
Michell Eloy,
Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir,
Rosalie Atkinson,
Adriana Cargill