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Jonathan Mahler: NYC’s 1980s Reinvention & The 40-Year Era it Spawned

Impolitic with John Heilemann

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New York City in the 1980s: A Complex Renaissance

This chapter examines the transformative period in New York City during the late 1980s, where the city reinvented itself as a center of global capitalism amidst significant social challenges. It highlights influential figures like Ed Koch and Rudy Giuliani, their controversial policies, and the rise of wealth disparity against a backdrop of cultural shifts and social struggles, notably during the AIDS crisis. The narrative underscores the emotional depth and legacy of leadership during a time marked by resilience and turmoil, reflecting on the historical roots of current societal divides.

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