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In this first installment of The Race to Gracie Mansion — a series of interviews with New York City mayoral hopefuls, co-produced by Firewall and City & State — Jessica Ramos, State Senator from Queens, lays out her vision for a more equitable, better-run city. She takes on police deployment, fair fares, Cuomo’s comeback, and why she'll never promise childhood friends a job in her administration.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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LIVE SHOW: Join Bradley for a live Firewall recording at P&T Knitwear on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30PM. After his discussion with Spencer Greenberg, host of the Clearer Thinking podcast, Bradley will answer audience questions on-air. Space is limited. RSVP today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clearer-thinking-x-firewall-a-live-podcast-recording-tickets-1261541337099
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Bradley offers a framework for thinking about how government at all levels should approach AI in terms of regulating it, deploying it and dealing with its ramifications. It doesn't have to be like DOGE, he argues, but there are definitely things we can learn from Elon. "The point of government," he says, "is to serve the collective needs of the people, not to employ a workforce of people."
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What makes the politics surrounding transportation so murky and insidious? Nicole Gelinas, author of Movement: New York's Long War to Take Back Its Streets from the Car, a Gotham Book Prize nominee, talks to Bradley about the hidden forces keeping mass transit in check, how environmental regulations are used as a scapegoat and why Amazon deliveries are killing the streets. Plus, she weighs in on Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral run and whether New Yorkers will trade scandal for competence.
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In word, no — not when it comes to the government, anyway. Bradley reviews the careful balance you need to strike when working in areas outside your expertise. Plus, he mulls over whether getting Western Europe to bulk up its armed forces will make the world safer, how Chuck Schumer's self interest and the national interest coincided on his vote for the continuing resolution on the budget and (because we needed to lift the mood) what makes a great cover version of a pop song.
LIVE SHOW: Join Bradley for a live Firewall recording at P&T Knitwear on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30PM. After his discussion with Spencer Greenberg, host of the Clearer Thinking podcast, Bradley will answer audience questions on-air. Space is limited. RSVP today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clearer-thinking-x-firewall-a-live-podcast-recording-tickets-1261541337099
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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A new poll reveals what New Yorkers really think about the state of the city—and the results might surprise you.
Kicking off the Race to Gracie Mansion series, Bradley and guest co-host Tom Allon (City & State Publisher) break down the largest study of NYC voters in years with the people behind it: John Della Volpe (Founder & CEO, SocialSphere) and Jamie Rubin (Board Chair, NYCHA). As the 2025 mayoral race heats up, they take a closer look into what New Yorkers are actually saying about crime, affordability, quality of life, and more—and what it all means for the city's future.
Subscribe to Firewall to catch every episode of The Road to Gracie Mansion, where we sit down with the leading mayoral candidates and cut through the noise. First episode drops March 27.
Chapters:
00:01:41 - Why Commission This Poll?
00:03:08 - Key Findings: What New Yorkers Are Saying
00:04:34 - What Makes This Poll Different?
00:06:04 - Pessimism in NYC: A Return to the '80s?
00:07:36 - Is NYC Part of a National Trend?
00:09:14 - The Mayoral Race: Breaking Down Voter Segments
00:12:27 - The Progressive Divide
00:15:24 - Eric Adams: Does He Have a Path to Re-Election?
00:17:27 - Cuomo’s Lead in the Polls
00:22:22 - Who Can Win? Evaluating Other Candidates
00:28:20 - Crime, Public Safety, and Perceptions vs. Reality
00:37:43 - NYC's Public Transit & Congestion Pricing
00:41:20 - Involuntary Confinement for Mentally Ill: Strong Support
00:44:33 - Migrant Crisis: Public Attitudes
00:48:07 - Housing Crisis & NYCHA Redevelopment
00:52:53 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Find More on the Poll
The Landmark Study Reveals NYC Voters' Deep Concerns About City's Direction Ahead of 2025 Mayoral Election: https://www.jamesrubin.com/nyc-opinion-survey
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The advice for how Columbia University should respond to Trump's slashing of funds is the same for anybody facing adversity — start by knowing your own values. Without that, argues Bradley, no strategy or tactics, however brilliant, are going to work. Plus he explains why "Trump is like the Terminator, he comes back stronger," weighs his own skills as a probabilistic thinker, and reveals why he never ever carries anything with him. That's just who he is.
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Columbia Business School professor Michael Morris, author of Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together, joins Bradley to break down the psychology behind how humans organize into groups, why we’re wired to trust and follow, and how these instincts shape everything we do, especially politics. "People aren’t just voting for policies," Morris says, "they’re choosing a tribe, a social identity. That’s why facts alone don’t change minds."
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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Sitting in a long Bar Mitzvah service, Bradley started wondering about the performative side of religion. If we believe in a God who is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent, what does God need with all this endless praise? Kinda reminds you of someone else, doesn't it? Plus, Bradley unloads on the cruelty of Trump and Musk's proposed budget cuts and analyzes whether a big drop in popularity can stop Trump this time. Finally, now that the Andrew Cuomo redemption tour is officially on, why is his frontrunner status different than Andrew Yang's four year ago?
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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Raj Goyle argues that Democrats don’t need a radical agenda to beat Trump—they just need to prove they can solve everyday problems. The founder of Phone Free New York joins Bradley to talk about the fight to ban phones in schools, how the legal system quietly robs every American, and why campaigns should be run like startups—fast, lean, and ruthless.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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A lot of what we do on our phones — maybe even most of it — is positive and productive, argues Bradley, but we need to clearly differentiate between good habits and mindless scrolling. He lays out the concept of "a screen time diet" that evaluates our digital consumption just like we do our nutritional intake. Plus, what brings Trump crashing back to earth, how a broken City Hall affects life in New York and why short players are great for basketball.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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How does a venture capitalist find start-ups that are worth believing in? Bradley sits down with Pip Lawrence, co-founder of Delphi VC, for a wide-ranging discussion on his approach to investing, what attracts him to psychedelic therapy, how LA feels in the aftermath of the fires and why he's committed to the cause of Holocaust education.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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Get ready for big ideas flying all over the place in this episode. First, Bob Greenlee argues that Trump's pitch to expand the American empire — into Greenland, Gaza, Panama and Canada — goes hand in hand with his campaign to eradicate DEI. Taken together, they tell a heroic narrative meant to inspire and channel ambitions toward new visions of greatness. But is it a hustle or a real thing that Americans genuinely want? Plus, Bradley and Bob debate the idea that any particular religion could be "right", why immersion in our phones doesn't produce the atomizing hellscape that critics claim, and whether the popular view of altruism is just plain wrong
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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Bradley’s tech investing journey began with a services-for-equity model that evolved into a full-fledged venture firm. Nine years and three successful funds later, he explains why he's pivoting back to his original approach. Plus, he lays out a bold plan for Governor Hochul to achieve a once-in-a-lifetime subway overhaul by leveraging the special election for Elise Stefanik’s upstate congressional seat. It all comes down to how much Trump wants to feel like a hero again in his hometown.
Read more about Bradley's next steps in his Substack, and please share in your networks the open Associate job posting for Tusk Ventures.
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Bradley shares his reaction to the bombshell breaking news that Trump’s Justice Department has ordered the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan to drop the criminal charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Bradley games out how this decision will or will not impact the 2025 mayoral race, discusses what could be next for Adams if he (likely) loses re-election, and why, paradoxically the Adams administration is actually the best it's ever been.
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What are we getting right and wrong about America's youngest voters? Bradley talks to Melissa Deckman, author of 'The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy', about the most diverse generation in American history coming of age in these turbulent, Trump-y times.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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Do the names Fannie Lou Hamer or Barbara Jordan mean anything to you? Well, they should, and so should their achievements as trailblazing black women in politics. Dr. Christina Greer, Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University and co-host of the podcasts FAQ NYC and In The Thick, joins Bradley to discuss her new book about Hamer and Jordan, How to Build a Democracy, plus a check-in on the NYC mayor's race, how to filter Trump news, and what Democrats should do to get back on their feet.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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Is there actually a mayor's race happening in New York City? Tusk Strategies CEO Chris Coffey joins Bradley to consider the shadow of Andrew Cuomo and how it hangs over the field. Plus, Governor Hochul's suddenly steep climb to reelection, deciding how to pick your battles with Trump, and DeepSeek's scrambling of the AI narrative.
00:05:15] - DeepSeek AI discussion: Concerns about privacy, security, and how DeepSeek may impact the AI landscape.
[00:07:26] - AI models: How DeepSeek challenges OpenAI and other major AI players, and its implications for the industry.
[00:13:07] - New York City mayoral race: Current landscape, leading candidates, and potential challengers.
[00:20:54] - Eric Adams' challenges: His legal issues, polling numbers, and the possibility of Andrew Cuomo entering the race.
[00:25:46] - Ranked-choice voting dynamics: How different voter blocs may rank candidates and the implications for the election.
[00:34:11] - Governor Hochul’s reelection challenges: Siena poll results and potential Democratic challengers.
[00:40:29] - National politics: Trump's tariffs, their economic impact, and how they could affect his reelection bid.
[00:45:24] - Democratic strategy: Should Democrats fight Trump or work with him? Debating the best approach.
[00:52:43] - Recommendations: Bradley, Chris, and Hugo discuss books, TV shows, and museum exhibits.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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How is pragmatic problem-solving possible in today's fiery political climate? Bradley sits down with Mayor Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, Alabama, to discuss his new book, Son of Birmingham, which blends politics, leadership, and his deep love of music and culture. Woodfin shares his thoughts on Outkast, Lauryn Hill and the decline of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as how his city can embrace both its civil rights past and a high-tech future.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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If you're prone to ruminating on negative thoughts, there is no single remedy. Bradley analyzes the practices that help him quiet his mind, the habits he avoids, and the aspects of his life that make the biggest difference. Plus, he updates his agnostic approach to Trump, explains why changing the laws on scaffolding is a big win for New Yorkers, and recommends a pair of novels and a pair of movies.
[00:01:40] How to Deal with Constant Ruminations
[00:13:00] Finding Purpose
[00:19:30] Reflections on Canadian Business Leaders
[00:22:50] Trump’s Greenland and Denmark Tensions
[00:25:00] Coffee Tariffs and Inflation Messaging
[00:30:00] GOP Retreat and Budget Cuts
[00:36:00] Cabinet Appointments
[00:40:00] New York City Quality of Life Issues, Scaffolding
[00:50:30] Practical Urban Reforms
[00:54:30] This Week's Books and Movie Recommendations
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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That's the simple Venn diagram Micah Lasher is embracing as he begins his freshman year in the New York State Assembly. In this first installment of a recurring series about Micah's new life as a legislator, he and Bradley discuss the tribal customs of Albany, the challenges of balancing public safety with civil liberties, and the structural issues contributing to New York's housing crisis. The most powerful force in Albany isn’t ideology, says Micah, it's "status quo bias." Breaking through that is the hardest part of governing.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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