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The “Perfectly Imperfect” Mayor (with Eric Adams)

Apr 28, 2022

Eric Adams, the Mayor of New York City and former police officer, discusses his journey as the city's second Black mayor and his vision for public safety and economic revitalization. He reflects on the complexities of the bail system and the importance of community standards in policing. Adams emphasizes the need for innovative responses to mental health crises and advocates for transparency in governance. The conversation also touches on New York's vibrant diversity and the challenges of book bans, highlighting the city's role in defending literary freedom.

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Eric Adams

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Exploring Justice, Nominations, and the Twitter Landscape

6min

Understanding the Bail System and Pre-Trial Custody

5min

New York's Unique Swagger and City Pride

2min

Diversity and Resilience: Lessons from a Metropolitan Garden

2min

Transforming Mindsets for Safer Communities

16min

Navigating Policing and Community Standards

2min

Navigating Public Safety and Civic Order in a Diverse City

3min

Rethinking Emergency Responses and Urban Challenges

18min

10.

Defending Literary Freedom and the Role of New York

6min

When Eric Adams was sworn in as mayor of New York City in January, he became the second Black mayor in the city’s history. A former police officer, Adams has emerged as a national voice on crime and public safety. Preet interviewed Adams live on stage at Cooper Union in New York City on Tuesday, April 26th, for the 2022 John Jay Iselin Memorial Lecture.

Plus, Preet’s thoughts on Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, a background on Supreme Court chief justices, and a civics lesson on the bail system.

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-perfectly-imperfect-mayor-with-eric-adams/

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