Jeffrey Mays

This week’s guests include Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, who reflects on the platform's origins and the importance of trust in online information. Political reporter Elizabeth Kim discusses Mayor Adams' legacy, highlighting successes and failures during his term. Jeffrey Mays evaluates the impact of corruption allegations and the influencer of migrant crises. Finally, New Yorker staff writer Jay Caspian Kang delves into the relationship between quitting social media and improving reading habits, emphasizing the need for balance in consuming information.

Julie Bessonen, a journalist, reveals her East Village building's clever anti-theft tactics during the pandemic. Dominic Romeo, a veteran superintendent, shares practical advice for preventing package theft, emphasizing community vigilance and security measures. The discussion shifts to Mayor Eric Adams' administration as political reporters Elizabeth Kim and Jeffrey Mays assess his tumultuous legacy, from promising public safety reform to mishandling migrant crises, while Ben Max critiques governmental management under his leadership.

Jeffrey Mays, a New York Times metro politics reporter, shares insights on Mayor-elect Mamdani's recent White House meeting with President Trump. The cordial tone of their exchange surprised many, as they both seek to benefit from a positive public appearance. Mays delves into Mamdani's pragmatic policy focus on affordability and strategies to engage diverse voters. He also discusses the fallout from controversial protests and Mamdani's attempts to moderate his stance after the election, balancing community concerns with broad coalition building.