Micah Lasher, a newly elected member of the New York State Assembly with a rich background in politics, discusses his fresh experiences in Albany. He highlights the challenge of balancing public safety with civil liberties and the status quo bias impacting governance. Lasher sheds light on the housing crisis, legislative dynamics, and the complexities of navigating a diverse caucus. He also touches on the evolution of mental health laws and the tensions between charter schools and unions in education, aiming for a thoughtful approach to reform.