Hello everybody,
I'm excited to share the latest episode of Notes from the Front, featuring Whitney Tilson, a centrist Democrat, philanthropist, and candidate for New York City mayor.
Whitney's journey is fascinating—from his early years overseas in Tanzania and Nicaragua, to co-founding Teach For America and advocating for education reform in NYC.
In our conversation, we covered critical issues facing New York City:
The education crisis and how to solve it
Housing affordability and the future of rent stabilization
Public safety, policing, and crime trends
Fighting antisemitism and political extremism
Whitney doesn't shy away from bold policy solutions or candid critiques of his political rivals. This episode is a must-listen if you care about the future of New York City.
Listen on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube, and let me know your thoughts!
~ Michelle
Podcast Chapters:
00:00 – Episode Introduction
01:00 – Whitney’s Childhood & Background
05:00 – Family Values & Service
07:00 – Founding Teach For America
12:00 – KIPP Schools & Education Philanthropy
15:00 – Education Politics & Teachers' Unions
16:20 – Fourth Grade Reading Crisis in NYC Schools
22:00 – NYC Department of Education Budget & Bureaucracy
24:00 – Why Are People Leaving NYC?
27:00 – Solving NYC’s Housing Crisis
33:00 – Rent Stabilization & Vacant Apartments
44:00 – Crime Trends & Public Safety in NYC
51:00 – Combating Anti-Semitism & Zoran Mamdani Critique
54:00 – Why Whitney Tilson Chose to Run for Mayor
🎧 Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
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