Sandy Nurse
New York City Council Member representing Brooklyn's 37th District and chair of the council's committee on civil and human rights, advocating for labor and human rights initiatives including a proposed $30 minimum wage.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 1h 30min
Brian Lehrer Weekend: Christiane Amanpour on the War With Iran; A $30 Hourly Minimum for NYC?; Oscar Talk: Streaming vs Theaters
Christiane Amanpour, veteran international correspondent, traces Iran’s modern conflicts and regional ambitions. Sandy Nurse, Brooklyn council member and labor advocate, lays out the case for a $30 hourly minimum in NYC. Dana Stevens, film critic and author, debates streaming versus theaters and dissects awards-season picks. Short, sharp conversations on geopolitics, labor policy, and the future of cinema.
Mar 13, 2026 • 35min
A $30 Hourly Minimum for NYC?
Sandy Nurse, Brooklyn City Council member known for progressive labor advocacy, outlines a plan to raise New York City’s minimum wage to $30 by 2030 with tiered timing for small businesses. She discusses who would be affected, worries about inflation and small-business costs, strategies to support employers, and a push to boost funding for the Commission on Human Rights.
