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This edition: Neil Barsky and Diane Coffey on KOCH


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Episode Details

Original tape date: September 24, 2014. First aired: September 29, 2014.

Edward I. Koch is the subject of this episode of Bob Herbert's Op-Ed.TV. Bob welcomes Neil Barsky, director of the film "Koch" a documentary about the charismatic former Mayor of New York. Joining them is Diane M. Coffey. Currently managing director at the Peter J. Solomon Company, Ms. Coffey was Mayor Koch's Chief of Staff and one of his closest friends up until his death in 2013. They discuss successes and challenges of the legendary New Yorker's career in politics.

Guest List

Neil Barsky Director, “Koch”

Diane M. Coffey Former Chief of Staff to Mayor Koch

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