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Waiting for the Heavyweight

Feb 4, 2025

Chris Coffey, CEO of Tusk Strategies, provides a fascinating look into New York City's political landscape. He discusses the shadows cast by Andrew Cuomo over the mayoral race and evaluates Governor Hochul's challenging path to reelection. The conversation turns to strategizing against Trump and the impact of AI technologies like DeepSeek on political narratives. With insights on candidate dynamics and voter concerns, Coffey reveals the complexities of fundraising and public safety in the upcoming primaries.

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The podcast delves into New York City's upcoming mayoral race, highlighting challenges candidates face against established figures like Andrew Cuomo.

In-depth discussions reveal the implications of ranked-choice voting as candidates strategize to connect with diverse voter demographics effectively.

Concerns about the ethical dimensions of AI technology, particularly regarding DeepSeek, underscore its revolutionary potential and impact on business decisions.

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Gotham Book Prize Nominees

The episode highlights the announcement of the finalists for the 2025 Gotham Book Prize, featuring a diverse array of authors and works. Notable nominees include 'Brooklynites' by Parithi Kankanala, 'Do Something' by Guy Trebay, and 'Victim' by Andrew Borga. The hosts express their familiarity with several nominees and discuss their reading experiences with various works. The conversation reflects the importance of literary recognition and the anticipation of announcing the winner in May.

Intro

3min

Navigating Literary and Cinematic Engagement

3min

Navigating Privacy and AI Innovations

6min

Navigating AI Preferences and New York City Politics

3min

Navigating New York's Political Landscape

26min

Politics and Policies in Flux

13min

Exploring Culture and Influences on American Founders

4min

Literary Musings: Navigating Books and Time

3min

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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Waiting for the Heavyweight

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Gotham Book Prize Nominees

Analysis of New York Politics

The Impact of DeepSeek on AI Technology

The Complexity of the Current Primaries

Cultural Recommendations and Personal Insights

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