Jim Walden
Former federal prosecutor and one-time independent mayoral candidate who dropped out and endorsed Andrew Cuomo; appears to discuss legal and policy implications of proposed BDS-related actions.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 11min
30 Issues in 30 Days: New York City Schools
Jim Walden, a former federal prosecutor and ex-mayoral candidate, discusses the legal implications of BDS-related actions and defends Cuomo's anti-BDS stance. He warns of consequences if Mamdani enacts BDS as mayor. Jeremy Cohen, a member of the NYC Democratic Socialists of America, counters by advocating for Mamdani's human rights-focused approach and the need to challenge war crimes. The conversation dives into issues of international law, free speech, and how NYC candidates should align with moral stances on global conflicts.
Oct 6, 2025 • 57min
30 Issues in 30 Days: NYC Government's Impact on the Middle East
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.
