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
Credits
Guests:
- Liam Dillon - staff writer for the LA Times - @dillonliam
- Matt Murphy - NYU Furman Center