Best Adam Fayed Podcasts (2025)

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Final Pre-Election Preview, with Michael Lange, Adam Carlson, Nada Al-Hanooti, & Chapin Fay 1:31:35

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For a final pre-election preview of the 2025 race to be the next Mayor of New York City, a three-part episode: 1) Political analyst Michael Lange and pollster Adam Carlson on the final polls of the mayoral race, the early voting turnout, & expectations for the outcome; 2) Nada Al-Hanooti of Defend and Advance, a Super PAC working to turn out Muslim…

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Mark Morris on CRS/CARF loopholes 56:38

14d ago56:38

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Mark Morris has consulted for the OECD, EU, German Parliament, and German Green Party. He specializes in setting up structures that are more sophisticated than the typical trust and foundation. 00:00 Intro 00:22 Mark’s background 03:00 What is FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ), CRS (Common Reporting Standard) and CARF (Crypto-Asset Report…

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Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris on Mayor-Elect Mamdani & What Comes Next 52:20

2h ago52:20

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State Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, a Queens Democrat and close ally of Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani, joined the show to discuss Mamdani's victory and the path ahead for his agenda, especially in Albany, where much power lies. (Ep 544)By Max Politics

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City Hall Free For All: It’s Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani 35:16

1h ago35:16

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The Election Night results are in: Zohran Mamdani will be New York City’s 111th Mayor. Our hosts react to Mamdani’s big win over Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, with over 1 million votes out of more than 2 million cast, and discuss his rousing, defiant victory speech and what comes next.—FAQ NYC and Max Politics are teaming up for a limited series, …

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The Dark Knight of Brentwood w/ Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, & Max Silvestri 1:06:06

2d ago1:06:06

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Laci welcomes comedians, writers, and actor besties Jenny Slate, Max Silvestri, and Gabe Liedman (I Need You Guys' podcast) to catch up on her adventures in Ireland, learning about Berlin’s KitKatClub, and getting help at the airport at any cost. They also discuss Steve Farzam, the “fake firefighter” who was arrested without bail for impersonating …

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#429/USModernist Radio Retro: The Ferris Buehler House 36:50

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We've dug into the podcast vault to bring back a show from the first year of USModernist Radio. One of the best 80s films is Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Here's the plot: near the end of the school year, high school senior Ferris Bueller (played by Matthew Broderick) fakes being sick to stay home. His parents believe him, though his sister Jeanie (pla…

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#429/USModernist Radio Retro: The Ferris Buehler House 36:50

1d ago36:50

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We've dug into the podcast vault to bring back a show from the first year of USModernist Radio. One of the best 80s films is Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Here's the plot: near the end of the school year, high school senior Ferris Bueller (played by Matthew Broderick) fakes being sick to stay home. His parents believe him, though his sister Jeanie (pla…

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Ep. 339 - Sean Forker's Sasquatch Experience! 1:02:57

1d ago1:02:57

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with Pennsylvania-based researcher and podcaster Sean Forker! Sean has been the host of the Sasquatch Experience podcast since 2006, and just launched a new miniseries with Small Town Monsters called "Investigation Bigfoot!" Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for…

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Big Questions About Zohran Mamdani's Big Promises, with Nicole Gelinas & Josh Greenman 1:02:25

3d ago1:02:25

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Longtime New York journalists and policy analysts Nicole Gelinas and Josh Greenman joined the show to discuss some of the big questions about mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's big promises, namely his top policy pledges of freezing the rent on rent-stabilized apartments, free buses, and universal child care, as well as increased taxes to pay for…

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CLASSICS: Clobo's Halloween Ghost Stories! 47:59

6d ago47:59

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In this "classic" episode, Cliff and Bobo recount some of their spookiest experiences! Happy Halloween! Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes! Get your official "Bigfoot & Beyond: Enter The Sasquatch" shirt!…

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Fraud Friday: The Poisonous Beauty Product Peddler w/ Alaska Thunderfuck 48:45

6d ago48:45

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Laci welcomes Alaska Thunderfuck (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 2) to discuss a Victorian era beauty influencer who peddled deadly beauty products and was a full-time criminal. Plus, a bride and groom planned a wedding at a venue they didn't own or rent because the Lord told them so. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/17/2021) CONgregatio…

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Ballot Question 6: Should NYC Move Its Elections to Presidential Years? 57:25

5d ago57:25

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Grace Rauh, executive director of government reform group Citizens Union, joined the show to discuss ballot question 6 and whether New York City should move its elections to presidential years. The question is on the 2025 general election ballot, put to city voters to see their preference, but would still require a state constitutional change to ac…

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NYC DSA Co-Chairs on Zohran Mamdani, the 2025 Mayoral Race, & What Comes Next 54:57

6d ago54:57

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Grace Mausser and Gustavo Gordillo, the co-chairs of the New York City branch of the Democratic Socialists of America, joined the show to discuss the DSA, the Zohran Mamdani campaign and mayoral election, and what comes next if Mamdani is elected mayor. (Ep 540)By Max Politics

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City Hall Free For All: An Affordability Election & A Housing Agenda for the Next Mayor 55:32

7d ago55:32

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In episode six, we’re focusing on affordability, housing and the related ballot proposals. We’re joined by housing experts Jamie Rubin (Chief Investment Officer of Aligned Climate Capital & Chairman of the Board of NYCHA) and Alicia Glen (Founder and Managing Principle of M Squared & former Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development), who sh…

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Propagating at Kew Gardens 22:03

7d ago22:03

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Sal Demain has her dream job and in this Offshoot episode she shares why she loves it so much. Working as the Supervisor of the Arboretum Nursery at Kew Gardens, she has many plants to look after though she does have her favourites! Her curiosity about how plants spread goes back to childhood. And she would love everyone to have a go at propagating…

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The Criminally Morbid Mortician w/ Harvey Guillén 1:01:14

9d ago1:01:14

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In the spookiest of scam stories yet, Laci welcomes actor Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows, Companion) to dig into David Sconce, a mortician who found new and gruesome ways to cut corners in the cremation business, turning his family’s funeral home into a money machine. Stay schemin’! CW: Mention of death‑care industry misconduct. CON-greg…

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Alex Armlovich on the Rent Guidelines Board, Mamdani's Rent Freeze Pledge, & Housing Policy 57:05

8d ago57:05

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Alex Armlovich, a member of the New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) and Senior Housing Policy Analyst at the Niskanen Center, joined the show to discuss the work of the RGB, Zohran Mamdani's rent-freeze pledge, how to help struggling rent-stabilized buildings and apartments, and much more. (Ep 539)…

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#428/The Complete Tom Kundig: Tom Kundig + Jim Dow + Musical Guests Veronneau 1:15:53

8d ago1:15:53

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Tom Kundig of Seattle's Olson Kundig is a superstar in residential architecture, and he's got a new book, Complete Houses. But you can't have a world-class architect without a world-class builder, and we'll talk with Kundig's close friend and frequent collaborator, Jim Dow of Dowbuilt. Later, you'll hear Veronneau, a husband-and-wife duo whose tune…

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#428/The Complete Tom Kundig: Tom Kundig + Jim Dow + Musical Guests Veronneau 1:15:53

8d ago1:15:53

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Tom Kundig of Seattle's Olson Kundig is a superstar in residential architecture, and he's got a new book, Complete Houses. But you can't have a world-class architect without a world-class builder, and we'll talk with Kundig's close friend and frequent collaborator, Jim Dow of Dowbuilt. Later, you'll hear Veronneau, a husband-and-wife duo whose tune…

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Ep. 338 - Buck From Mountain Monsters and Sons of Appalachia! 1:12:07

10d ago1:12:07

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Cliff Barackman speaks with Buck, a friend of the 'squatch and one of the team featured on Mountain Monsters! Buck is here to fill us in on his newest venture with Huckleberry and Wild Bill: The Sons of Appalachia! Make sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel HERE! Follow their Facebook page HERE. Meet the Sons of Appalachia (along with Cliff an…

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Kenny Burgos on Rent Stabilized Housing, Mamdani's Rent Freeze Pledge, & More 1:04:10

11d ago1:04:10

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Kenny Burgos, CEO of the New York Apartment Association and former State Assembly member from the Bronx, joined the show to discuss the challenges in rent-stabilized housing, the perspective of landlords and building managers, the prospects of a Mayor Mamdani and the candidate's promise to freeze stabilized rents for four years, and much more about…

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CLASSICS: John E.L. Tenney! 1:13:18

13d ago1:13:18

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay chat with John E.L. Tenney in this "classic" conversation from 2021! John is a paranormal researcher and author, and is here to discuss his background and experiences researching the unknown! Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfo…

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Fraud Friday: The Shady Legal Squatter w/ Traci Thomas 1:00:30

13d ago1:00:30

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Laci welcomes Traci Thomas (The Stacks Podcast) to discuss Jamison Bachman, a man who posed as a charming tenant only to victimize his roommates, determined to take their homes from under them. Plus, an elderly woman pleads guilty to helping a Nigerian scammer she fell in love with. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 03/28/2022) CONgregation, catc…

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Cea Weaver on Tenants' Electoral Power, Mamdani's Rent Freeze Pledge, & Housing Policy 1:04:41

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Cea Weaver — Executive Director of Housing Justice for All and New York State Tenant Bloc, a longtime tenant activist, and a housing policy advisor to Zohran Mamdani — joined the show to discuss renters' political power, Mamdani's housing agenda including his pledge to freeze rents on rent-stabilized housing, and more on housing policy and politics…

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City Hall Free For All: The Mayoral Race Hits Its Homestretch & Bill Bratton on Policing New York 48:41

14d ago48:41

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In episode five, we debrief the first mayoral debate and preview the second one as Andrew Cuomo struggles to gain ground against frontrunner Zohran Mamdani with wild card Curtis Sliwa also in the mix. Plus, two-time former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton joins to explain why he wouldn't advise Jessica Tisch, or anyone else, to run the NYPD on Mamdan…

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Fields of Deceit and Cons w/ Andy Richter 1:05:40

16d ago1:05:40

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Laci welcomes comedian, writer, and now dancer Andy Richter (Dancing with the Stars, The Three Questions Podcast ) to dig up the sauciest of cons by R&V Warren Farms. Between 1997 and 2003, as the most successful tomato farmers on the eastern seaboard, they swindled the government out of $9 million before investigators discovered that the B in thei…

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#427/YouTube's Stewart Hicks + Pinball with Brian Horowitz + Willis Wonderland with Hillary Carlip 56:32

15d ago56:32

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Back on the show is one of our favorite guests, YouTube architecture star Professor Stewart Hicks; Brian Horowitz revives the joy and nostalgia of pinball, that midcentury pastime that was going to rot our midcentury minds; and author Hillary Carlip shares the wonderful world of Willis Wonderland, a new popup book for all ages.…

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#427/YouTube's Stewart Hicks + Pinball with Brian Horowitz + Willis Wonderland with Hillary Carlip 56:32

16d ago56:32

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Back on the show is one of our favorite guests, YouTube architecture star Professor Stewart Hicks; Brian Horowitz revives the joy and nostalgia of pinball, that midcentury pastime that was going to rot our midcentury minds; and author Hillary Carlip shares the wonderful world of Willis Wonderland, a new popup book for all ages.…

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Ep. 337 - Class "A" Vs. Class "B" Sightings! 1:00:56

17d ago1:00:56

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt discuss a recent sighting in Oregon! Cliff and Bobo discuss the BFRO's Report Classification System while getting clarification from Matt Moneymaker. Cliff describes a few of the amazing things he's found in Dr. Meldrum's archives, including a historically significant letter written by early sasqua…

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CLASSICS: Adam Thorn & The Orang Pendek! 59:43

19d ago59:43

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay speak with Adam Thorn, wildlife researcher and co-host of History Channel's "Kings of Pain" series! Adam is here to discuss his adventures with all sorts of creatures, including his search for the elusive orang pendek! Read more about Adam's work HERE. Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.…

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Fraud Friday: RazzleCON: The Rapping Crypto Criminal w/ Jabari Davis 1:15:13

20d ago1:15:13

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Laci welcomes Jabaris Davis (NBA Finals File) to discuss Heather Morgan, a rapping former-CEO who was a part of the largest asset seizure in history, involving over $4 billion in bitcoin. Plus, a Greek Orthodox priest and hedge fund manager participated in a “short and distort” scheme. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 03/21/2022) CONgregation, c…

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Analyzing the First Mayoral Debate, with Matt Wing 42:26

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Matt Wing, a political strategist and founder of Wingspan, joined the show to analyze the first of two televised debates in the general election for Mayor of New York City and what comes next. Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa debated on NBC NY on the night of Thursday, October 16, 2025, and this conversation between Wing and host Ben …

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City Hall Free For All: Tish James Indicted & Alexa Avilés on Immigration Politics 44:59

21d ago44:59

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In our fourth episode, we discuss the federal indictment of New York Attorney General Tish James, how the mayoral candidates are reacting, and how the next mayor could influence President Trump’s approach to the city. Then, DSA-backed City Council Member Alexa Avilés of Brooklyn, chair of the Council immigration committee, joins us to talk about Tr…

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Richard Hayden: story of the New York High Line 37:04

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"If you grow plants you are inherently an optimist". I love this thought from Richard Hayden, shared as we wandered along the New York High Line, this summer. Richard is the Senior Director of Horticulture on the High Line. We talk about the magic of this garden in the sky, it's history - the trains that were once delivering the ingredients for ore…

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The Necklace Caper That Sparked a Revolution w/ Vic Michaelis 1:03:10

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Laci welcomes world-class improviser Vic Michaelis (Dropout: Very Important People) to explore history’s most glittering con job carried out by Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy, the self-proclaimed "Comtesse de la Motte." She orchestrated the 1785 scandal at the court of Louis XVI that discredited the French monarchy and may have helped spark the French…

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#426/E. Fay Jones with Jonathan Formanek + Andy Whitmore + Bad Design with Maggie Weber 57:41

22d ago57:41

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E. Fay Jones is a name most architects know but the public does not. A student of Frank Lloyd Wright, Jones blurred the line between indoors and outdoors with careful use of wood, stone, and glass. It's like these buildings just emerge from the woods. Today, we've got three people dedicated to preserving Jones legacy. David McKee worked for Jones a…

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#426/E. Fay Jones with Jonathan Formanek + Andy Whitmore + Bad Design with Maggie Weber 57:41

23d ago57:41

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E. Fay Jones is a name most architects know but the public does not. A student of Frank Lloyd Wright, Jones blurred the line between indoors and outdoors with careful use of wood, stone, and glass. It's like these buildings just emerge from the woods. Today, we've got three people dedicated to preserving Jones legacy. David McKee worked for Jones a…

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Ep. 336 - A Topical Paradise! 57:36

24d ago57:36

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Cliff Barackman, James "Bobo" Fay, and Matt Pruitt delve into a wide variety of topics, including: the recent passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, Cliff's experiences on a satyr-laden property, a new video purportedly showing a living thylacine, evidence of a Neanderthal family hunting, why baboons march in order, evidence that primated evolved in cold cli…

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CLASSICS: The Bauman Story! 36:41

27d ago36:41

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Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay dive into the infamous Bauman story as told by Teddy Roosevelt in this "classic" episode! Read the Bauman story HERE. Start your free online visit with Hims today at http://hims.com/beyond Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes! Get your official "Bigfoot & Beyond: En…

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Fraud Friday: Welcome to Boo Boo City w/ Brittani Warrick 57:42

27d ago57:42

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Laci welcomes Brittani Warrick (28 Days) to discuss how a 19th-century Scottish man convinced people to establish the new country of Poyais; however, it didn’t actually exist. Plus, one antique store goes viral after a TikToker exposes the real cost of antique swans. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 03/14/2022) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show…

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll on Education Issues & the Mayoral Race 57:03

26d ago57:03

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New York State Assemblymember Robert Carroll, a Brooklyn Democrat, joined the show to discuss his push to ensure that education issues are discussed in the home stretch of the race to be the next Mayor of New York City, the importance of prioritizing literacy instruction, his short list of potential next city school chancellors, mayoral control of …

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City Hall Free For All: An $18B Transit Cut & Sam Schwartz on Breaking Through Gridlock 44:44

30d ago44:44

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By Max Politics

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SCAMTRAK w/ Loren Lorosa 1:08:44

28d ago1:08:44

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By Earwolf

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Offshore and Plan B with the Contrarian Capitalist 40:21

29d ago40:21

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By Adam Fayed

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#425/Michigan's Peter Forguson + UK's Michael Diamant + Musical Guest Brent Jensen 1:10:36

30d ago1:10:36

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We've got author and architect Peter Forguson celebrating Michigan's extraordinary collection of bold, Modernist houses with the new book Contemporary Michigan, from the UK, Michael Diamant rants against Modernism, and later on, musical guest Brent Jensen serves classic tunes made famous by Paul Desmond.…

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#425/Michigan's Peter Forguson + UK's Michael Diamant + Musical Guest Brent Jensen 1:10:36

30d ago1:10:36

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We've got author and architect Peter Forguson celebrating Michigan's extraordinary collection of bold, Modernist houses with the new book Contemporary Michigan, from the UK, Michael Diamant rants against Modernism, and later on, musical guest Brent Jensen serves classic tunes made famous by Paul Desmond.…