Recalibrate Reality

In this special episode of Recalibrate Reality, Scott Rechler moderates an RPA Assembly panel with Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Maria Torres-Springer, Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development, Vishaan Chakrabarti, Founder and Creative Director of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism, and Yael Taqqu, Senior Partner at McKinsey and Company, on what the future holds for our central business districts.  Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y.

JetBlue's CEO, Robin Hayes, joins Scott Rechler to discuss how JetBlue navigated through the pandemic, what passengers can expect when they return to flying again, and what air travel could look like in the future. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y. This episode was previously recorded on April 6, 2022.  

On this week's episode of Recalibrate Reality, Stanford University Professor and remote work expert, Nick Bloom, joins Scott Rechler to discuss the future of work in the new normal.  Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y.  

On this week's episode of Recalibrate Reality, WeWork's CEO, Sandeep Mathrani, joins Scott Rechler to discuss what the future of work looks like in the new normal. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y. Click Here For a Transcript of This Episode.  

On this week's episode of Recalibrate Reality, Retired 4-Star General, Stanley McChrystal, joins Scott Rechler to discuss his view on the resiliency of New York City and our mission against COVID-19. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Hear from Jon Gray, Blackstone President, and COO on why the leadership of one of the world's largest investment firms is still bullish on New York in a post-covid world. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Hear from Gary LeBarbera, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York on how the NY Building and Construction trades navigated Covid-19, and how they are training the next generation of workers.  Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Hear from Congressman Antonio Delgado on how upstate and downstate New York can mutually benefit from robust infrastructure investment to create a superstar region? Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Hear from CBRE's NY Tri-State Region CEO, Mary Ann Tighe on NYC's return to the office and what the future holds for the market.  Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Hear from newly appointed Lieutenant-Governor Brian Benjamin, on why a partnership between the public and private sector is essential for addressing New York's housing crisis and supporting small businesses. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Hear from Richard Florida, best-selling author and urban planning expert, on why New York is so well-positioned to be the superstar of superstar cities, and why he's so bullish on New York's recovery and future long-term success. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Hear from David Arena, Head of Global Real Estate for JP Morgan Chase, on how the office experience may change post-pandemic, and how JP Morgan has used its investment as a catalyst for growth in underserved communities.  Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Hear from Margaret Anadu, the Global Head of Sustainability and Impact for Asset Management at Goldman Sachs, on how Goldman uses a multi-faceted approach to invest in underserved areas, and how the firm is leading by example to build equity and promote diversity.  Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Hear from James Phillips, the President of the Digital Transformation Platform Group at Microsoft, on how advances in technology will change how we work, live, and operate in a post-COVID world. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).  

David Rockwell, award-winning architect, author, and speaker joins Scott Rechler to discuss his latest book, Drama; what it was like to design this year's Oscars; and how the design of public and private spaces could change post-COVID.  Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Kamilah Forbes, an award-winning director and producer, and current Executive Producer of the world-famous Apollo Theater, joins Scott Rechler to discuss how the Apollo navigated COVID-19 and why culture and the arts must play a prominent role in New York City's recovery. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

In the summer of 2020, New York City's unemployment rate reached as high as 20%. One year later, while unemployment in New York City has declined, it is still double the national average. Jose Ortiz, Jr., CEO of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition, the largest city-based workforce development association in the country, joins Scott Rechler to discuss how we can better prepare New York City's workforce to not just survive, but thrive in a world post-COVID. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Jane Rosenthal, an Oscar and Emmy nominated producer and the CEO of Tribeca Enterprises, joins Scott Rechler to discuss the complexity of planning this year's Tribeca Film Festival, the first in-person film festival in North America since the COVID-19 pandemic began. They also discuss how this year's festival will help play a role in the recovery of all of New York City. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Terence Monahan, a 39-year veteran of the NYPD, former Chief of the Department, and current New York City Safety Recovery Czar, joins Scott Rechler to discuss last summer's protests following the horrific murder of George Floyd, the rise in crime in New York City, and the future of public safety post-COVID. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Acclaimed Chef Marcus Samuelsson joins Scott Rechler to discuss the restaurant industry's recovery post-COVID, why New York is so special, and their mutual love of food. Last year during COVID, Marcus turned some of his restaurants into community kitchens to help serve thousands of meals a day to those in need, he helped start the Black Businesses Matter Matching Fund, and he put out his newest cookbook, The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food.  Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).  

Reshma Saujani, the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, joins Scott Rechler to discuss a Marshall Plan for Moms, a bold initiative to make moms the center of our economic recovery. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Rick Cotton, the Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, joins host Scott Rechler to discuss COVID's impact to the Port Authority, the future of transportation in New York (including new LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark airports, and a new Port Authority Bus Terminal), and what the Port Authority did after the Black Lives Matter protests last summer. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Christine Quinn, the former Speaker of the New York City Council and current President and CEO of WIN NYC, the largest provider of family shelter and supportive housing in New York City, joins host Scott Rechler to share her views with on how we can actually solve New York City's homeless crisis and not just manage it. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).  

New York State Senator Todd Kaminksy joins Scott Rechler for a special Earth Day episode of Recalibrate Reality. Senator Kaminsky currently chairs the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, and he authored the most aggressive climate change law in the country, setting New York on the course for a carbon-free future by 2050. In this episode, Scott and Senator Kaminsky discuss how New York can lead the way in fighting climate change and how we can reach New York State's ambitious sustainability goals. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

In a supplemental episode of Recalibrate Reality, Andrew Rein, President of the Citizens Budget Commission, joins Scott Rechler to provide additional details on the New York State Budget, as well as an overview of the current fiscal conditions concerning New York City and New York State. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Following the passage of a $212 billion State budget, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins Scott Rechler to discuss how the final budget will benefit New Yorkers, the tax increases that were included in this year's budget, and why it's important for government and the business sector to work together to create a better, brighter, and more equitable future for New York. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).  

Michael Dowling, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Northwell Health, shares his experience of leading New York's largest healthcare provider in the fight against COVID-19, what life will look like this fall, and why gun violence and racism should be treated as public health crises on this week's episode of Recalibrate Reality: The Future of New York.  Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).  

Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King of the Drum Major Institute, join host Scott Rechler for the latest episode of Recalibrate Reality: The Future of New York. As we approach 53 years since his father's murder, join Martin Luther King III, son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Arndrea Waters King, as they share their thoughts on how far we've come in realizing Dr. King's dream and why their daughter's generation gives them hope for the future. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).  

Brian Chesky, CEO and Co-Founder of Airbnb, joins host Scott Rechler for the latest episode of Recalibrate Reality: The Future of New York.  Listen to Scott and Brian have an in-depth discussion about the future of hospitality, unlocking New York's entrepreneurial spirit, and more. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).          

Patrick Foye, Chairman of the MTA joins host Scott Rechler for the latest episode of Recalibrate Reality: The Future of New York. Listen to Scott and Pat have an in-depth discussion on the future of public transportation in New York, how the MTA can keep tax-payer dollars from falling into a black hole, and more. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Alice Greenwald, President and CEO of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum,  joins host Scott Rechler for the 4th episode of the new conversational series, Recalibrate Reality: The Future of New York.  Join them for an in-depth discussion about how Alice and her team navigated Covid-19, and how we can look at crises of the past to provide a model for the future, and give us hope that there will be brighter days ahead. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Congressman Ritchie Torres joins host Scott Rechler for the 3rd episode of the new conversational series, Recalibrate Reality: The Future of New York.  Join them for an in-depth discussion about Congressman Torres's experience as one of the newest (and youngest) members of the New York Congressional delegation, and how we can, and should, create an environment where all of us can do "well" and do "good" at the same time. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Senator Charles E Schumer joins host Scott Rechler for the 2nd episode of the new conversational series, Recalibrate Reality: The Future of New York. This episode was previously recorded.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo joins host Scott Rechler for the inaugural episode of the new conversational series, Recalibrate Reality: The Future of New York. Join them for an in-depth discussion about what is next for this great city and how a vaccine is a light at the end of the tunnel, but there is a great deal of work ahead in rebuilding a stronger New York. This episode was recorded on February 10, 2021  

Introducing Recalibrate Reality - The Future of New York. A new conversational series to engage leading thinkers and decision-makers from across the political spectrum to answer the question that's on everyone's minds-What is the future of New York?