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Slo-Mo Stimulus?

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:24 GMT

Why home weatherization money is not being spent as quickly as was hoped. NPR's Elizabeth Shogren reports. ....

NY Senators Rachet Up Rhetoric Over Lt. Gov Appointment

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:16 GMT

Governor Paterson says he's appointed former M.T.A. Chairman Richard Ravitch as Lieutenant Governor. If it holds, the move could break a month-long stalemate that's deadlocked the State Senate since....

Meet the Candidates: David Weprin for Comptroller

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:15 GMT

The Democratic primary for citywide elections for City Comptroller is about two months away, but the pressure is on for candidates to collect their petition signatures by next week. Since the curren....

13 People Charged in $100 Million Mortgage Fraud Case

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:02 GMT

Manhattan prosecutors have charged 13 people in a $100 million mortgage fraud case. WNYC's Lisa Chow reports. REPORTER: This is how the scheme allegedly worked, according to the indictment. Prosecut....

Paterson Appoints Lieutenant Governor, Republicans Promise Court Action

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:17 GMT

Governor Paterson has appointed a lieutenant governor to help end the month long stalemate in the Senate. The move set off a storm of criticism, praise, and court action. Karen DeWitt reports from Al....

Schools Chief Accountability Officer Resigns

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:02 GMT

The architect of the controversial A through F grading system for city schools is stepping down. WNYC's Beth Fertig has more. REPORTER: James Liebman is a civil rights lawyer who was hired by Chance....

Public Advocate: Do We Need One?

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:24 GMT

One of the more high-profile citywide races taking place this summer and fall is the one for the Public Advocate's office. The contest has drawn some of the most well known politicians in town. But e....

Paterson Names Ravitch as Lieutenant Governor

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:37 GMT

Governor Paterson says he's got a way to break the 31-31 stalemate between Democrats and Republicans in New York's gridlocked state senate... PATERSON: I have selected Richard Ravitch, the former ch....

Distressed in Midtown

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:47 GMT

Investors seek riches in the distressed commercial property market. Guest: Anton Troianovski, reporter for the Wall Street Journal. ....

Senate Leaders Say Resolution Is in View

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:32 GMT

Democratic and Republican leaders in the New York State Senate emerged from a nearly hour-long meeting with Governor Paterson, saying they're nearing a resolution on a power-sharing deal. The optimi....

Natural History Museum Stores Endangered Species Tissues

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:20 GMT

Tissue samples from endangered species will now be stored at the Museum of Natural History, under a new agreement with the U.S. Parks Service. The museum already freezes its own samples taken from wh....

The Cookie Crumbles

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:59 GMT

A private equity firm plans to close the Stella d’Oro factory in the Bronx. Guest: Patrick McGeehan, reporter for the New York Times. ....

Meet the Candidates: Melinda Katz for Comptroller

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:26 GMT

One of the hottest, maybe the only hot, citywide election this fall, is for the next city comptroller. The four leading Democratic hopefuls, and one newcomer, are working at a fever pitch to raise th....

60 Days’ Notice

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:35 GMT

Companies are supposed to give employees two months warning in advance of layoffs, but they don’t always do it. Guest: Ianthe Jeanne Dugan, reporter for the Wall Street Journal. ....

WTC Developer Threatens Arbitration

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:29 GMT

And it looks like another stalemate could be in the offing, and that's over the dispute over who'll pay for what at the World Trade Center site. Developer Larry Silverstein has filed an official noti....

NY Officials Track Stimulus Online

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:25 GMT

All three of New York's statewide elected officials have websites that help track federal stimulus funds, but as WNYC's Andrea Bernstein reports, none make New York's stimulus spending completely tra....

Banks Oppose Federal Lending Supervision

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:19 GMT

Regional banks are mobilizing to oppose it a bill President Obama introduced that would create a new federal agency to oversee almost all consumer lending, as WNYC's Ilya Marritz reports. REPORTER: ....

All Smiles in the NY Senate

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:30 GMT

The warring sides in the fight for control of the state Senate met behind closed doors with Governor David Paterson - and came out smiling. There's still no resolution to their leadership dispute, bu....

Financial Week in Review

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:51 GMT

U.S. markets were closed today, but there’s plenty to discuss from the week in economic news. WNYC’s Amy Edding has her weekly chat with Greg David, Editorial Director of Crain’s New York Busin....

Blomberg, Avella and Thompson Appear Together at Candidates Forum

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:16 GMT

The Working Families Party says it'll endorse a candidate in the New York City mayor's race in the next week or so, and after a packed candidates forum in midtown last night, the party has a lot more....

Senators Paychecks Withheld Until Resolution

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:16 GMT

New York State Senators are looking at a holiday weekend in Albany. Governor Paterson has called a special session every day through Monday. Meanwhile, he's trying to mediate between the two sides ....

Investigation Uncovers Black Market For Street Food Vendor Permits

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00 GMT

An investigation by the city has uncovered an alleged black market for street food vendor permits, and resulted in six arrests. WNYC's Ilya Marritz reports the probe could also cause changes in the w....

Mayoral Candidates Court Working Families Party

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:30 GMT

More than four hundred supporters of the Working Families Party packed a mid-town labor hall to hear from three major candidates for Mayor, including the incumbent. WNYC's Bob Hennelly was there. RE....

New Surcharges Raise Tax on Car Rentals

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:23 GMT

That car you're renting for a holiday getaway this weekend is going to cost you much, much more. That's because new state surcharges went into effect yesterday that boosts the tax on car rentals to ....

Senate Inaction May Impact Bond Market

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:19 GMT

The mayor has been clear that inaction by the state Senate on several tax bills means a loss of sales tax revenue for the city. But as WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports, it also may affect the way the cit....

Senators Adjourn 10th Special Session With No Action

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:10 GMT

State Senators adjourned special session number 10 today, without acting on any bills governor David Paterson requested and they're now prepared to spend the holiday weekend in Albany. Karen DeWitt r....

Lobstermen in Hot Water

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28 GMT

Why the price of crustaceans has plummeted. Guest: Trevor Corson, author of The Secret Life of Lobsters. ....

Officials Investigating SI Ferry's "Hard Landing"

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:01 GMT

The Staten Island Ferry made a "hard landing" at the Saint George terminal last night, but it was less severe than the crash back in 2003 that killed 11 people. Officials say 15 people suffered mino....

Inpendence Day in Albany for NYS Senate

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:24 GMT

The divided New York State Senate remains firmly split, and Governor Paterson is making good on his promise to keep the feuding senators in the Capitol until they can get along. Karen DeWitt reports ....

Mayor Calls Board of Ed a "Band Aid"

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:33 GMT

After warning that there would be rioting in the streets if his control of the schools was allowed to expire, Mayor Bloomberg is now telling New Yorkers he'll make the best he can with a new Board of....

Fix FAFSA?

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:16 GMT

An inside view of federally-sponsored student aid. Guest: Russell Osgood, President of Grinnell College. ....

Mayoral Control Victim of Albany Deadlock

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:05 GMT

WIth everything still up in the air it's looking increasingly unlikely that Albany will be able to renew the 2002 law giving Mayor Bloomberg control of the city schools. Joining me now is WNYC's educ....

Love for Michael Jackson Knows No Time or Color

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:39 GMT

Spontaneous celebrations of Michael Jackson have gone on in the streets since his death last Thursday, but yesterday was the official tribute at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and New Yorkers came out ....

Repercussions of a Squabbling NY Senate

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:03 GMT

The chaos in the State Senate may be happening 136 miles from New York City up in Albany, but the chamber's paralysis has a direct impact on the city, especially now that senators allowed several law....

Senate Dems Claim to Pass Bills

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:58 GMT

On a day when a number of key laws were to expire, New York State Senators refused to consider bills at two special sessions called by the governor. At the end of the day, one faction was claiming th....

Board of Ed Makes a Comeback

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:05 GMT

Now that the law establishing Mayor Bloomberg's control over city schools has expired, the first meeting of the new Board of Education is expected to take place today. The seven-member board includes....

Michael Jackson Fans Gather at the Apollo Theater

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:49 GMT

Throngs of people lined up outside Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater, in anticipation of its tribute to Michael jackson. WNYC talked with some of the pop icon's many, many fans. ....

The Legacy of Pina Bausch

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:51 GMT

The German choreographer Pina Bausch has died. Bausch had been diagnosed with cancer just a week ago. She was 68 years old. Earlier today dance critic Claudia LaRocco spoke with WNYC’s Siddhartha M....

What Next for the BOE?

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:14 GMT

A Green Light for State Attorneys General

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:35 GMT

The Supreme Court ends the OCC’s exclusive oversight of national banks. Guest: Sarah Ludwig, co-director of the Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project ....

Court of Appeals to Hear Atlantic Yards Case

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:37 GMT

The state's highest court has announced it will hear arguments on the use of eminent domain at Atlantic Yards in October. The Court of Appeals says it'll review a lower court decision made last month....

States May Probe National Banks For Discrimination

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:21 GMT

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday on a case that pitted state attorneys general against national banks and their federal regulator. In a five to four decision, the Court ruled that states can enforce....

20 Years After "Do The Right Thing"

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:06 GMT

Twenty years ago, director Spike Lee debuted his independent feature film "Do The Right Thing". The plot takes place in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bedford-Styuvesant on the hottest day of the year,....

About That Picasso in the Basement

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:20 GMT

Museums consider selling parts of their permanent collections, some in Albany want to put an end to it. Guest: Robin Pogrebin of The New York Times. ....

Bernie Madoff Gets 150 Years for Ponzi Scheme

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:31 GMT

The sentence was handed down to convicted investor who defrauded thousands of clients to the tune of almost $65 billion. Federal judge Denny Chin handed down the maximum sentence to Madoff in a downt....

Xanadu Company Also Involved with Neverland Ranch

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:25 GMT

The company responsible for the stalled $2 billion Xanadu project at the Meadowlands, is also central to the fate of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. HENNELLY: Colony....

NYPD Promotion Ceremony Highlights Diversity Effort

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:35 GMT

Members of minority groups make up 46 percent of the NYPD's rank and file. And as WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports, the Department is making an effort to increase diversity in the higher ranks. REPORTER:....

Tree Inspectors on Trail of Asian Beetle in Prospect Park

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:53 GMT

The Asian Longhorned Beetle is chomping its way through the forests of the northeast, destroying maples and other trees. Jackie Beebe is a tree inspector for the U.S Department of Agriculture. We ca....

Impact of Gay Musicians on Gay Liberation Movement

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:02 GMT

This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots - an uprising that gave new visibility to gay and lesbian people. WNYC's Evening Music host Terrance McKnight looks at how gay musicians....

Senate Due in Session Saturday and Sunday

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:58 GMT

The New York State Senate should be in session again this Saturday and Sunday. Governor David Paterson says he's going to court to force a quorum of at least 32 senators to show up and he's taken the....

BP Markowitz: Life Is Like The Cyclone

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:33 GMT

Today's the last day of public school in New York City. Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz has been on the commencement speech circuit. Here's part of his address to the graduates of Boody ....

Governors Island: Evolution of an Art Enclave

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:05 GMT

An asymmetrical pyramid of light, a 1950s linoleum kitchen that shudders, a pseudo-documentary of a children’s game gone awry. They’re among 19 new arts installations opening today on Governors I....

Carpenters Union Agrees on Pay Cuts

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:56 GMT

Thousands of the city's unionized construction workers have agreed to accept lower wages for the promise of more work. The latest concession goes further than a labor agreement from last month that f....

Playground Politics

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:06 GMT

In Albany, state senators are no closer to a resolution in their leadership dispute. They showed up for a special session yesterday, but each party gaveled in and gaveled out separately, and in a mat....

NYC's Test Scores, Prospects for Mayoral Control

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:52 GMT

Today is the last day of class for New York City public school students. But the test prep isn’t over yet for Mayor Bloomberg. He faces the voters this fall as he runs for a third term. Bloomberg h....

No Progress in NY Senate Even As Factions Tried to Make Peace

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:59 GMT

The third time was not the charm for Governor Paterson in calling another special session of the state Senate. Lawmakers showed up, but as Karen DeWitt reports, they made no progress on any of the go....

What’s In A Name?

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:07 GMT

The MTA collects $4 million on its first station-naming rights deal. Guest: WNYC’s Ilya Marritz ....

Voted "Best Couple," Seniors in The Bronx Defy Stereotype

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:31 GMT

When seniors at a small public high school in the Bronx cast their votes for "Best Couple" earlier this year, they chose a pair they admire but who definitely defy the stereotype of best couple. Mo....

Effects of Harlem's Charter Schools

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:44 GMT

Tomorrow is the last day of classes for public school students and while the kids hit the playground this summer, the Mayor will be on the campaign trail, debating his success with the schools and on....

MTA Board Hears Pros and Cons on Atlantic Yards

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:33 GMT

More than 40 people gave the board of the MTA board their two cents worth on the Atlantic Yards project at a meeting yesterday. But WNYC's Mathew Schuerman reports that many of its supporters have fi....

Private Parts

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:20 GMT

Private equity and the New York State retirement fund scandal. Guest: Peter G. Peterson, co-founder, the Blackstone Group. ....

The Skinny on the New Atlantic Yards Project

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:23 GMT

Two state agencies are spending this week revising the deal that would bring the Nets basketball team and a massive real estate development, to Brooklyn. The board of the MTA is expected to vote thi....

Paterson Calls for Another Senate SessionToday

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:24 GMT

Governor Paterson has called another special session of the state Senate today after yesterday's session ended in confusion. Karen DeWitt has more from Albany. REPORTER: The Democrats and the Republ....

MTA to Vote on New Atlantic Yards Plan

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:39 GMT

The MTA board is expected to vote this morning on a new payment schedule for the developer of the Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn. The Empire State Development Corporation yesterday moved to allo....

News That Inspires

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:15 GMT

A Brooklyn artist sees beauty in some of the harrowing images she finds in the news - such as the plight of African migrants escaping to Europe. WNYC's Siddhartha Mitter caught up with her. ....

Charter Schools: Are They Saving Harlem's Schools or Just Pockets of Success?

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:50 GMT

New York City is well on track toward Mayor Bloomberg’s goal of having 100 charter schools by the fall. Charters are publicly funded but privately managed. Some parents believe they provide competi....

New Yorkers Sound Off on Candidate Bloomberg

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:12 GMT

In five months, New Yorkers will go to the polls to elect a mayor. Signs of the election season are already popping up - with frequent campaign events, and political commercials in heavy rotation.....

Paterson Calls For Session Today

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:44 GMT

Governor Paterson has ordered the state senate to convene a special session at three o'clock today, as the chamber enters the third week of its leadership dispute. Karen DeWitt has more from Albany. ....

City Graduation Rates Rise

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:39 GMT

The city's graduation rate is up and Mayor Bloomberg is taking credit. WNYC's Beth Fertig has more. REPORTER: The state tracked students who entered ninth grade in 2004. In New York City, 56 percen....

Shaky Foundations

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:03 GMT

Why the Ford and Robert Wood Johnson Foundations are offering buyouts to huge numbers of staff. Guest: Ian Wilhelm, The Chronicle of Philanthropy. ....

Paterson is Not Laughing: Senators Called to Act

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:13 GMT

Governor David Paterson is ordering a special session beginning tomorrow if Senate lawmakers are unable to resolve their leadership standoff by end of day. Paterson says he could compel senators to ....

Paterson Calls for Special Session Tuesday

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:15 GMT

Governor Paterson says he’s giving state senators until the close of business today to settle their differences in the leadership dispute that’s paralyzed that chamber for weeks. He says he'll or....

New Agreement Expected on Atlantic Yards Project

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:15 GMT

The MTA is expected to unveil a new agreement to sell the development rights above one of its rail yards in Brooklyn. In 2005, Real estate developer Bruce Ratner promised to pay the MTA $100 million ....

Albany Power Struggle Creates Legislative Gridlock

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:15 GMT

Albany remains at a standstill as Republican and Democratic state senators engage in a power struggle to control their chamber. The gridlock has many Albany observers - and New Yorkers - scratching t....

Manhattan Hotel Rooms: Almost Affordable

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:55 GMT

What's behind the $78 average drop in the price of a room. Plus: banks respond to Obama's plans to regulate. Guest: Greg David of Crain's New York Business. ....

City Poised to Adopt Budget; Many Services Restored

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:36 GMT

The City Council is set to adopt the municipal budget for next year including the Council's so called discretionary items. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. REPORTER: The budget includes hundreds of mil....

NY Senate Dems Drop Latest Court Challenge; Impasse Continues

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:04 GMT

In the ongoing dispute over who's in charge of the New York State Senate, Democrats have backed down from seeking a second restraining order from a judge. It would've prevented dissident Democratic S....

NY Senate Chaos Threatens City Arts Funds

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:48 GMT

Funding for New York City arts groups may be one of the causalities in the battle for control of the State Senate. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. REPORTER: When Democrats took control of the state se....

NY Asian Film Fest Kicks Off

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:14 GMT

Blood, gore, guts, and fancy martial arts moves: just a typical night at the New York Asian Film Festival, which kicks off later this week. It’s the biggest festival to date: 51 films, plus a host....

Main Streets, NYC: 161st Street Revisited

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:16 GMT

As the economic waves began to hit hard against Wall Street, WNYC started to watch Main streets in the area to see how small businesses were faring. In February, merchants on 161st Street in the Bro....

The New Financial Order: Winners and Losers

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:18 GMT

Planet Money explains why small banks don’t like Obama’s proposals for regulation, and why big banks are OK with it. ....