Episode 64 • • 1:13:44 - 1:16:51
64: Carbon Credits and the CIA
New York State Debt, Selling Public Assets
New York Governor David Paterson is considering leasing or selling state assets—including the Tappan Zee Bridge, the state lottery, and public parks—to address a massive budget deficit. The municipal bond market has reportedly collapsed, leading to radical privatization proposals. The hosts jokingly suggest selling the entire state to Dubai investors to create a "Middle East crisis" reality show in New York.