Drop Dead City: New York on the Brink | Bob Herbert's Op-Ed.TV

One of the most significant and traumatic developments in New York City's history was the fiscal crisis that erupted in the mid-1970's, and made unforgettable - by the Daily News' headline: "Ford to City: Drop Dead." Co-directors of a documentary of the era, Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn, discusses the crisis leading to the nation's movement away from social and deficit spending.

Guest List: Michael Rohatyn, Co-Director, "Drop Dead City: New York on the Brink in 1975" Peter Yost, Co-Director, "Drop Dead City: New York on the Brink in 1975"

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Bob Herbert’s Op-Ed.TV is a weekly half-hour program featuring interviews with significant men and women from a variety of fields: officeholders and activists, economists, labor leaders, writers and artists. Herbert, a longtime journalist and former columnist for The New York Times, takes a close look each week at a compelling contemporary issue. He elicits personal stories and insights into the character of each guest, revealing not just what they believe about a particular issue, but why they believe it.

Tape Date: 11/28/2023
First Air Date: 03/19/2024