Firewall "Not Quixotic, Not Meaningless"
Jan 23, 2025
Micah Lasher, a newly elected member of the New York State Assembly with a rich background in politics, discusses his fresh experiences in Albany. He highlights the challenge of balancing public safety with civil liberties and the status quo bias impacting governance. Lasher sheds light on the housing crisis, legislative dynamics, and the complexities of navigating a diverse caucus. He also touches on the evolution of mental health laws and the tensions between charter schools and unions in education, aiming for a thoughtful approach to reform.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating New York's Legislative Landscape
01:45 • 9min
Navigating Governance and Political Challenges
10:57 • 15min
The Interplay of Mental Health Law: Deinstitutionalization and Kendra's Law
26:07 • 2min
Balancing Civil Liberties and Public Safety
27:48 • 12min
Legislating Affordable Housing
39:26 • 7min
Navigating the Education Landscape: Charter Schools vs. Unions
46:20 • 2min