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FirewallBonus Re-Release: The (Free) Bus Stops Here [ft. Zohran Mamdani]Ever since Tuesday's shock results, Bradley's been sharing a steady stream of thoughts on Zohran Mamdani's win here on Firewall and his Substack — and now you can hear from Mamdani directly. We're re-releasing our interview from April with the (now) Democratic nominee for mayor, when he joined Bradley and Tom Allon from City & State to discuss his vision for a fairer, faster, and more functional New York. Real leadership, Mamdani argued, means empowering experts, not micromanaging. He believes that a reimagined, newly empowered public sector is key to the city's future if elected mayor in November.Check out...2025-06-2727 min
The Joe Piscopo ShowThe Joe Piscopo Show 6-25-2524:40- Scott Brown, Former U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa and Former Senator from New Hampshire, joins Joe Piscopo to announce his bid for United States Senator in New Hampshire where he will be running for that role in 2026. Topic: His 2026 bid for Senate in New Hampshire 38:06- Tom Allon, Publisher of City & State, joins Joe Piscopo to discuss the New York City Mayoral Primary Election results and the future of the Mayoral Democratic Party and the future for Andrew Cuomo. Topic: Primary results 53:02- Co...2025-06-252h 23
Race to Gracie MansionBonus Episode: A Reporters Roundtable with Sahalie Donaldson and Katie HonanWelcome to our final episode of the podcast series: Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk normally sit down with mayoral candidates, but today they’re chatting with City & State reporter Sahalie Donaldson and The City reporter Katie Honan about their analysis of the race. Tune into this co-production with Bradley Tusk’s Firewall podcast to hear everyone’s boldest predictions and hottest takes!2025-06-1953 minFirewallA Pile-Up at the Finish LineWith mere days to go before the Democratic primary, the campaign to be New York City's next mayor has at last become a riveting horse race. Did Brad Lander's arrest boost him into contention, or merely blunt Zohran Mamdani's momentum? Could the Times' unendorsement of Mamdani give Cuomo skeptics permission to vote for him? How much might all the uncertainty help Eric Adams in the general election? Katie Honan of THE CITY and Sahalie Donaldson of City & State join Bradley and Tom Allon for this highly spirited final installment (for now) of The Race to Gracie Mansion.Thi...2025-06-1953 minRace to Gracie MansionEpisode 10: An Interview with Eric AdamsWelcome to Episode 10 of our new podcast series: Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-host Tom Allon sits down with Mayor Eric Adams to talk about his relationship with the media, his pitch to New Yorkers for reelection, and his thoughts on the candidates who are jockeying to replace him. Tune in to this co-production with the Firewall podcast to hear the discussion!2025-06-131h 02Race to Gracie MansionEpisode 9: An Interview with Brad LanderWelcome to Episode 9 of our new podcast series: Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-host Bradley Tusk sits down with mayoral candidate Brad Lander to talk about his housing first model to address street homelessness for the severely mentally ill, his idea for Yelp for NYCHA repairs, and the importance of pairing public services with a balanced budget. Tune in to this co-production with the Firewall podcast to hear the discussion!2025-05-2247 minRace to Gracie MansionEpisode 8: An Interview with Zellnor MyrieWelcome to Episode 8 of our new podcast series: Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-host Bradley Tusk sits down with mayoral candidate Zellnor Myrie to talk about the urgent need to deliver more housing for New Yorkers, the specific policies he’ll pursue to achieve that goal, and the importance of validating voters’ feelings when it comes to addressing public safety. Tune in to this co-production with the Firewall podcast to hear the discussion!2025-05-1549 minRace to Gracie MansionEpisode 7: An Interview with Scott StringerWelcome to Episode 7 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-host Tom Allon sits down with mayoral candidate Scott Stringer to talk about the importance of not crying fiscal wolf, a potential rainy day fund to combat federal cuts, and why Andrew Cuomo owes the Jewish community an apology. Tune in to this co-production with Bradley Tusk’s Firewall podcast to hear the discussion!2025-05-0843 minRace to Gracie MansionEpisode 6: An Interview with Curtis SliwaWelcome to Episode 6 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk sit down with mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa to talk about why micromanaging mayors are doomed to fail, his plan to bring back qualified immunity for cops, and the need for due process. Tune in to this co-production with Bradley Tusk’s Firewall podcast to hear the discussion!2025-05-0140 minRace to Gracie MansionEpisode 5: An Interview with Zohran MamdaniWelcome to Episode 5 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk sit down with mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to talk about his commitment to listening to all New Yorkers (especially the ones who disagree with him), his vision to create a new Department of Community Safety, and how he plans to actually implement a rent freeze. Tune in to this co-production with Bradley Tusk’s Firewall podcast to hear the discussion!2025-04-2433 minRace to Gracie MansionBonus Episode: A Reporters Roundtable with Annie McDonough and Jeff ColtinWelcome to a special bonus episode of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk normally sit down with mayoral candidates, but today they’re chatting with City & State reporter Annie McDonough and Politico reporter Jeff Coltin about their analysis of the race. Tune into this co-production with Bradley Tusk’s Firewall podcast to hear everyone’s boldest predictions and hottest takes!2025-04-2251 minRace to Gracie MansionEpisode 4: An Interview with Whitney TilsonWelcome to Episode 4 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk sit down with mayoral candidate Whitney Tilson to talk about his plan to make New York an attractive place to invest and do business, his strategy to capture voters as a moderate Democrat, and his admiration for Michael Bloomberg. Tune in to this co-production with Bradley Tusk’s Firewall podcast to hear the discussion!2025-04-1747 minRace to Gracie MansionEpisode 3: An Interview with Michael BlakeWelcome to Episode 3 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk sit down with mayoral candidate Michael Blake to talk about his vision to help New Yorkers make and keep more money in their pocket, and how he plans to remind voters that they need a new generation of leadership. Tune in to this co-production with Bradley Tusk’s Firewall podcast to hear the discussion!2025-04-1037 minRace to Gracie MansionEpisode 2: An Interview with Jim WaldenWelcome to Episode 2 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk sit down with mayoral candidate Jim Walden to talk about his strategy to only run in the general election, his plan to cooperate with President Trump within “New York values”, and the 70 person policy counsel that would guide his mayoral appointments. Tune in to this co-production with Bradley Tusk’s Firewall podcast to hear the discussion!2025-04-0355 minRace to Gracie MansionEpisode 1: An Interview with Jessica RamosWelcome to Episode 1 of our new podcast series: The Race to Gracie Mansion. Co-hosts Tom Allon and Bradley Tusk sit down with mayoral candidate Jessica Ramos to talk about some of her big ideas around appointing an NYC Chief Revenue Officer, decriminalizing fare evasion, the potential for cross-endorsements and the opportunity for “Queens to redeem itself” on the political stage. Tune in to this co-production with Bradley Tusk’s Firewall podcast to hear the discussion!2025-03-2749 minFirewallWho’s for Involuntary Confinement?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 cit...2025-03-1454 min
How’d They Do it? Tech in the CitiesEpisode 7: Election & Polling InnovationsWelcome to Episode 7 of How'd they do it: Tech in the cities! Co-hosts Tom Allon and Julie Samuels chat with Julie Sweet, Director of Advocacy & Industry Relations for the American Association of Political Consultants Foundation and Bradley Honan, CEO & President of the Honan Strategy Group, about the potential for AI to re-engage voters in the democratic process and draw them into civil discourse. Can our country achieve that goal without getting further mired in deep fakes and robocalls? Tune in to hear the discussion!2024-10-3038 minHow’d They Do it? Tech in the CitiesEpisode 5: Mobile Voting with Bradley TuskWelcome to Episode 5 of How'd they do it: Tech in the cities! Co-hosts Tom Allon and Julie Samuels chat with Bradley Tusk on the thesis of his new book, Vote with Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy. What are the benefits of meeting people where they’re at with voting technology, how would it work and how would we keep it secure? Tune in for that discussion, and some bonus speculation on NYC’s next mayoral election (we couldn’t resist).2024-09-2554 min