Firewall with Bradley Tusk Taking on the Entrenched
Nov 28, 2025
Raj Goyle, a former Kansas state legislator and civil rights lawyer, discusses his innovative approach to running for New York State Comptroller. He shares insights on his recent campaign to ban smartphones in schools and the power of the comptroller's role in tackling affordability issues. Goyle emphasizes the urgent need for childcare reforms and housing affordability solutions while critiquing the complacency of fund managers. His journey highlights the importance of diverse representation and effective governance in restoring public trust.
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Phone Ban Proved A New Political Majority
- The cell-phone ban victory showed a latent constituency for reasonable tech safeguards.
- Raj Goyle argues this win proves political appetite exists despite federal inaction on social media harms.
Platforms Won't Self-Regulate Deepfakes
- Deepfakes and platform devolution require regulation because private actors won't self-correct.
- Goyle says Congress has been feckless and state action is an urgent frontier.
Winning In Red Country By Knocking Doors
- Raj Goyle recounts returning to Kansas and winning a major statehouse race as a downstate Democrat.
- He uses that experience to emphasize door-knocking and grassroots campaigning.
