Brian M. Rosenthal
Investigative reporter for The New York Times, focusing on the financial plight of New York City taxi drivers.
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Jul 27, 2020 • 31min
The Mistakes New York Made
In this engaging discussion, Brian M. Rosenthal, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, unpacks the stark inequalities revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic in New York. He highlights how hospital choice significantly impacted survival rates, with some community hospitals seeing three times the mortality. Rosenthal also explores the alarming disparities in healthcare quality, staffing, and resources between affluent and public hospitals. Missteps in the city's pandemic response, including the struggles of a temporary hospital, underscore the need for systemic reform.
May 28, 2019 • 29min
What Actually Happened to New York’s Taxi Drivers
Brian M. Rosenthal, an investigative reporter at The New York Times, discusses the alarming financial crisis facing NYC taxi drivers. He reveals how inflated medallion prices and predatory lending practices have left many drivers in crushing debt. Rosenthal highlights the emotional toll of these struggles, including a tragic rise in suicides among drivers. Alongside taxi driver Nicolae Hent, they call for accountability from city officials and argue that the blame placed on ride-hailing apps obscures deeper systemic issues within the industry.
