Adam Lehodey

In this discussion, Judge Glock, a public-policy commentator focusing on homelessness, and Adam Lehodey, a policy analyst and housing expert, dive into New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's controversial pledge to cease homeless encampment clearances. They unpack the argument that outside sheltering is a human right, contrasting it with the necessity of indoor shelters for safety. Their conversation also touches on the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, examining the complexities and risks of giving nonprofits first rights to housing.