Meet the New Commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection
Meet the New Commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection  
Podcast: The Brian Lehrer Show
Published On: Wed Jan 21 2026
Description: Sam Levine, commissioner of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) talks about his priorities in his new role, including the mayor's executive orders related to plans for "rental rip-off" hearings, banning junk fees and regulating delivery apps, which he says are depriving workers of tips.