Jim Walden, a former federal prosecutor and independent mayoral candidate, discusses the legal angles of NYC's policy choices on the Israel-Palestine conflict. He supports Andrew Cuomo's anti-BDS stance, arguing against potential economic repercussions. Jeremy Cohan, a sociologist and DSA leader, advocates for Zohran Mamdani's Not On Our Dime Act, aiming to halt funding for Israeli settlements. The conversation dives into free speech implications, the economic stakes of divestment, and the urgency of addressing U.S. complicity in global conflicts.
