Carolyn Gorman

Ilya Shapiro, law expert at the Manhattan Institute, Carolyn Gorman, a mental health specialist, and John Ketcham, a city policy analyst, dive into the impact of federal policing on local governance in D.C. They tackle New York's controversial proposal for involuntary mental health commitments, weighing civil liberties against public safety. The discussion expands to urban disorder, New York's drug policy shortcomings, and a surprising trend: Gen Z’s increasing alcohol abstention, reflecting profound changes in urban culture.

Carolyn Gorman, an expert in mental health policy, Ilya Shapiro, a constitutional advocate, and Renu Mukherjee, who focuses on education and ethnicity, discuss the aftermath of a recent shooting in Manhattan. They explore the implications for public safety and the upcoming mayoral election, analyzing societal reactions and cultural trends. The conversation touches on online sentiments about gun violence, the backlash against an ad campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney, and how advertising shapes consumer behavior in modern society.