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New York City's Pied-à-Terre Tax Episode 397 – Affluent individuals owning real estate in New York City may now be subject to a “wealth” tax. More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes Transcript of Podcast Episode 397 Hello, this is Bill Rainaldi, with another edition of Security Mutual's SML Planning Minute. In today's episode: New York City's Pied-à-Terre Tax. Affluent individuals owning real estate in New York City may now be subject to a “wealth” tax. If you own a second home in New York City, perhaps because you reside permanently in a different state but love the city in the spring or fall, or if you're a real estate investor or reverse snowbird, then you may be in for a surprise. On July 1, 2026, a new law commonly referred to as the NYC Pied-à-Terre surtax became effective.[1] According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the phrase pied-à-terre is a French phrase that means “a temporary or second lodging.”[2] Final rules were published on July 14, 2026.[3] The new law covers one to three family homes (“Class One” properties) and residential condominiums and co-ops (“Class Two” properties) which are not the primary residence of an individual. Individuals who own one of these types of properties are subject to an annual tax surcharge. If the property is owned by multiple individuals, or through a business entity such as a corporation or limited liability company, the person holding the majority interest is assessed the surcharge. If the property is owned by a trust, the responsible individual is the trust's beneficial owner, provided the owner is the sole beneficiary of the trust. An exemption applies if it can be shown that as of January 5 immediately before the relevant year at issue, the property was occupied as a primary residence for a period of at least one year by the individual or an immediate family member. The final rules provide some clarity on the application of this new law, but questions remain, particularly if: there are multiple trust beneficiaries; it is difficult to determine who holds a majority interest; there is ownership of multiple properties; exemptions may apply; the resident may be temporarily confined to a medical or care facility; etc. The NYC Department of Finance (“DOF”) determines if the surtax applies each year. There are two valuation methods and taxes that are used. Phase One lasts through June 30, 2028, and Phase Two begins on July 1, 2028. During Phase One, the market value of Class One properties must be valued at $5 million or above but for Class Two properties, the valuation minimum is $1 million. For Class One properties, the tax ranges from 0.8% to 1.3% of market value depending upon various valuation breakpoints. For Class Two properties, the tax ranges from 4.0% to 6.5% of market value again depending upon various valuation breakpoints. The large differences in valuation and tax are due to the way the DOF currently values condos and co-ops for real property tax purposes. In Phase Two, a single minimum $5 million valuation and only one rate schedule will apply to all properties after changes to the valuation process. The DOF has commenced sending out notices, notifying homeowners that the DOF believes their property is subject to the surtax and the projected amount. The DOF is supposed to complete these notices no later than August 30, 2026. The appeals process generally starts 30 days after the notice is transmitted, NOT when it is received. Since the law is new and there are many issues left unclear, the DOF has created a dedicated page on its website with frequently asked questions and other information at https://www.nyc.gov/site/finance/property/non-primary-residence-surcharge.page. The new law is complicated, with questions remaining unanswered. Therefore, anybody who owns a second home in New York City that may have market valuations exceeding those mentioned should immediately consult with a tax professional or real estate attorney in New York to determine if they may be subject to the new wealth surtax. Owners must ensure that their contact information with the DOF is accurate since the appeals process is not dependent upon receipt of a notice. Note also that this wealth tax is applied against the entire market valuation of the residence and not just the portion exceeding the minimums. [1] N.Y. Tax law Section 1350; N.Y.C. Admin. Code Section 11-3202. [2] Merriam-Webster. “Definition: pied-à-terre.” Merriam-Webster.com. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pied-%C3%A0-terre (accessed July 31, 2026) [3] 19 RCNY Chapter 62 More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes This podcast is brought to you by Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, The Company That Cares®. The content provided is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Information is provided in good faith. However, the Company makes no representation or warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. The information presented is designed to provide general information regarding the subject matter covered. It is not to serve as legal, tax or other financial advice related to individual situations, because each individual's legal, tax and financial situation is different. Specific advice needs to be tailored to your situation. 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After a 15 year hiatus, the NYC Department of Sanitation has resumed putting bright green stickers on cars that don't follow alternate-side parking rules. Listeners call in to talk about other examples of public officials using shaming to change behavior, and share some ideas of their own. Photo courtesy of NYC Department of Sanitation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Capacity is something you design. And when you feel strain, it's about that design, not about passion or ability.In this conversation, I talk with two leaders who've redesigned their organizations to support the full weight of incredible org impact. Casey Lardner is the Executive Director of Genspace, the world's first community biology lab, Chidi Asoluka is the Founder and CEO of NewComm, which went from a classroom experiment with 18 kids to a student-led organization delivering projects for the NYC Department of Health and Mount Sinai. In this episode, you'll hear:Why sustainability starts with clarity — you can't design the right systems until you know what you're running towardThe mindset shift from vision holder to architect of systems, and how Chidi stopped being the bottleneck in his own orgHow Casey unlearned "strain equals effort" and started treating burnout as a diagnosable syndrome, not a cost of doing businessThe roles-and-responsibilities work that has to land before shared decision-making or partnerships can actually lighten your loadWhat frees up when operational work leaves the founder's plate: time in the field, time to think, time to dreamYou'll walk away with a practical way to read your own strain as data — and a starting point for building an org that keeps running when you step back. Want to work together? Apply for the Next Level Nonprofit Mastermind, a high-touch coaching and training accelerator for established organizations with $1M+ budgets that are ready to design for impact sustained at scale.  Budget under $1M? Join Elevate and get proven step-by-step playbooks + coaching support to build each of the core elements of your nonprofit's operating system - strategic clarity, a fundraising engine, a high-performance team, and an active and engaged board!   Connect with me!LinkedInInstagramYouTube

Most nonprofit leaders treat capacity like a fuel tank — something you deplete and refill. Brooke Richie-Babbage makes the case that capacity is something you design, and that the strain you're feeling is information about that design, not about your dedication.She's joined by two leaders who've rebuilt theirs in public: Casey Lardner, Executive Director of Genspace, the world's first community biology lab, and Chidi Asoluka, Founder and CEO of NewComm, which went from a classroom experiment with 18 kids to a student-led organization delivering projects for the NYC Department of Health and Mount Sinai.

Kenny Minaya, commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services, talks about City Hall's plan to smooth the way for NYC's small businesses. Photo: Zohran Kwame Mamdani announces “OPEN for Small Business”, a package of more than 50 regulatory reforms to reduce the paperwork and bureaucratic burden facing the city's roughly 180,000 small businesses. Alongside an Executive Order that immediately implements several reforms, the package saves time, effort, and money for the small businesses that anchor New York's economy and the one million New Yorkers they employ, at La Bodega in the Bronx on Monday July 20, 2026. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we speak with Cheyenne Sewell (MPH '25) about the power of interpersonal communication and qualitative research in public health. Cheyenne discusses her transition from an anthropology background into community health science, highlighting how public health extends beyond the numbers to embrace human stories and build rapport with local populations. During her fieldwork in Dr. Moon Howard's Assessing Community Health Needs course, she collaborated with the Southeast Queens Residential Environmental Justice Coalition (SQREJC) to conduct door-to-door surveys on ongoing flooding issues. Cheyenne reflects on balancing a rigorous academic schedule with two part-time jobs at NYU Tandon and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, study groups, and faculty mentorship. Looking toward the future, Cheyenne shares her passion for maternal health and her work toward becoming a certified postpartum doula through DONA International. This episode highlights how GPH's flexible academic pathways and location in New York City empower students to translate classroom learning into hands-on field experience and community advocacy. To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit http://www.publichealth.nyu.edu.

To close out our 2026 conference, we held a fireside chat with NYC Department of Buildings' Laura Popa and Urban Green CEO Chris Halfnight. We're excited to share this special conversation as an episode of Building Tomorrow. Tune in to hear them review the city's progress on Local Law 97, the latest building data and pathways to achieving the city's 2030 climate goals. You can also watch this discussion on YouTube and our website.

Post-COVID, New York state and city officials have enacted a range of measures and tax breaks to speed up the conversion of old office buildings into new apartment complexes. David Brand, housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist discusses the latest, including an extreme structural failure that recently happened at Pfizer's former headquarters in Midtown. Plus, Peter Varsalona, principal and building design group team leader at RAND Engineering & Architecture, talks about office-to-residential conversions, additions to existing buildings and the engineering considerations involved.   Photo: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani briefs the media with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and New York City Emergency Management Department (NYCEM) officials on a Structurally Compromised Midtown Building on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join John Macari and Marlon Bethel on this explosive episode of The Finest Unfiltered as they break down two major attacks on NYPD officers that unfolded within hours of each other. According to reports, NYPD officers approached a vehicle reported stolen when the driver suddenly accelerated, striking multiple officers, including an NYPD Sergeant. Officers opened fire, striking the suspect, who was taken into custody. Both the Sergeant and suspect are expected to recover. John and Marlon discuss the incident, the use of force involved, and whether NYC's criminal justice system will hold the suspect accountable. We wish the Sergeant a speedy recovery and examine what charges should follow and whether Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark will aggressively prosecute the case. Also discussed: An NYPD officer shot during a gun battle with a barricaded suspect in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. The dramatic standoff involving Lamin Simmons that led to an exchange of gunfire inside a residential neighborhood. The risks officers face every day responding to dangerous calls. The growing controversy surrounding nearly $13 billion in NYC Department of Education contracts and the questions taxpayers are asking. The latest public safety headlines impacting New York City. Sponsored By Kalshi On Kalshi, you're trading against peers in a live market — meaning there's no house. As probabilities change, you can buy and sell your position in real time. For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code FINEST to get $10 when you trade $10. http://kalshi.com/r/FINEST K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade on anything. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see http://kalshi.com/regulatory. #NYPD #Bronx #Brooklyn #BedStuy #PoliceNews #CrimeNews #JohnMacari #MarlonBethel #TheFinestUnfiltered #NYC #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #BreakingNews #Kalshi ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5689366474915840 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hantavirus Outbreak Climbs to 11: Here We Go Again? Mamdani Shamefully Slashes Veterans Services. California's June Open Primary is Huge Opportunity the Indys. RIP, Donald Gibb AKA Ogre. World Cup Halftime Show.  Paul Rieckhoff closes the week with a solo briefing on a scoreboard the cable shows won't put on screen. Trump returned from Beijing with no real wins, while a confidential U.S. intelligence assessment — first reported by The Washington Post — details how China is exploiting the war in Iran to gain ground on the United States militarily, economically, and diplomatically. Xi looked Trump in the eye and warned that mishandling Taiwan would lead to a clash with America. Trump, asked about promised arms sales to Taiwan on the flight home, sounded ready to sell them out the same way he sold out Ukraine. That's not partisan spin. That's the read from the no-BS chair. From there, Paul walks through a 30-hour Russian missile and drone barrage on Kyiv, Hegseth canceling a U.S. brigade deployment to Poland (a gift-wrapped present to Putin), a new hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship that's giving early-COVID déjà vu, and Mayor Mamdani's shameful 13% cut to the NYC Department of Veterans Services right before Memorial Day. He also flags California's June open primary as a once-in-a-cycle chance for independents to actually move the needle, salutes Ukraine's drone operators schooling NATO at a Swedish exercise, remembers Donald Gibb, and closes with Harrison Ford's commencement call to the next generation. Righteous anger, patriotic hope, and a reminder that we're all in this together. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Join Paul for Veterans Meeting the Moment in New York this Monday. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky   -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As parents of children with autism we need to communicate with our children in ways that they understand, and understand them so they can thrive. In today's episode I interview Robert Bernstein. We discuss how to naturally approach cognition in ways to increase both understanding of our children, and how to help with solutions based on their personal thought processes. Skills involved help people of all ages with autism to  speak for the first time, or more clearly than before, build confidence and self esteem, and improve relationship skills with others. This episode also offers resources that parents can learn to assist educators and therapists who work with children with autism.  Robert Bernstein is the founder of the Bernstein Cognitive Method, a Columbia educated autism specialist focusing on relationships and early language, with 35+ years of experience in his private practice and award-winning author of Uniquely Normal, Tapping the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism (with the foreword by Temple Grandin). Robert J. Bernstein has been treating children on the autism spectrum for more than 35 years. His approach promotes the organic change and growth so many parents want to see in their children.  Rob is an international speaker, featured in Dateline and the New York Times, and is a member of the US Autism Association Advisory Board and the Autism Today Board of Directors. He has consulted with organizations including NYC Department of Education and Bronx Lebanon Hospital... Click Here or Click the link below for more details! https://naturallyrecoveringautism.com/245

After nearly 30 years wading Catskill streams, Dany Davis has learned that rivers don't just carry water — they carry time, memory, and if you're paying close enough attention, a few life lessons too. Now retiring as Stream Studies Coordinator for the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, Dany is heading home to Alaska, and he sat down with us to reflect on what the streams gave back.On the banks of Warner Creek in Chichester, the conversation turns to geology, glaciers, and the surprisingly personal lessons a river can teach you. We trace the story of the Catskills from ancient Devonian forests to the last ice age to today's turbidity monitoring network. Dany also reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, transition, and the concept of connectivity that runs through both rivers and human community.In this episode:How streams literally carved the Catskill MountainsThe 380-million-year-old river sand beneath your feetWhy Stony Clove Creek became the focus of New York City's water quality researchWhat turbidity has to do with glacial legacy sedimentDany's personal journey through gender transition — and finding equilibriumWhat yellow birch trees mean to a retiring geologistThe "Rondout to Resurrection" road trip through seven river basins on the way home to AlaskaWant to dial in to your own neighborhood stream? Head over to the USGS Water Dashboard for real time data!

On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Zach Dane to discuss the growing expectation for personalized learning shaped in K 12 and the need for higher education to better align pathways to real-world outcomes and career readiness.

BROADWAY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY: The 5th Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert takes place Saturday, April 25 from 11am–3pm in Times Square's Duffy Square in front of the iconic red steps, rain or shine. Hosted by the Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) and the Times Square Alliance, the free public performance serves as a marquee event for the NYC Department of Transportation's city wide “Car-Free Earth Day”, joyfully mobilizing the theatre community and fans to combat climate change and advance sustainable solutions. The plaza will feature a special exhibit from The Climate Museum and be full of family-friendly activities from leading partners in climate advocacy, including Headcount, Materials for the Arts, and the Wildlife Conservation Society for a complete day of art meeting action. Not in NYC? Tune in from anywhere in the world via livestream on the Stars in the House YouTube channel. DANIEL TAYLOR, Owner of 44&X (Forty-Four and Ten) ABOUT DAN: Dan Taylor is originally from Arizona. His mother ran a restaurant in Missouri, and he helped out there with his sister before building a very different career — running medical companies in the Midwest for more than a decade. When Dan decided it was time for a reset, he began winding down those businesses. After visiting New York a few times, fell in love with New York and decided to make the move 4 years ago. He lives just outside of Manhattan in downtown Jersey City. Dan officially took over ownership of the Hell's Kitchen favorite, 44&X, on February 1st, 2026, from former owners Bruce Horowytz and Scott Hart, after 25 years.

Toni Eyssallenne, Youri Louis, and Pierre Minn join us to discuss the larger structural, social, and historical forces which shape healthcare in Haiti. Rather than treating health disparities as isolated or purely clinical problems, this conversation situates them within Haiti's political economy, colonial and revolutionary legacy, and ongoing global relationships around debt and power. The discussion traces how structural forces shape disease patterns, the delivery of care, and experience as patient and clinician.This episode is a collaboration with the Campaign Against Racism (CAR) and the CAR-Haiti chapter; enormous thanks to CAR's Anne Marie Collins and Youri Encelotti Louis.Resources:"Where They Need Me" by Pierre Minn (2022)St. Damien HospitalHelp! Make it Make Sense podcast (cohost Toni Eyssallenne)SocMed Alumni Haiti⁠Guests:Toni Eyssallenne graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry's Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). Following her chief residency of the combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency program at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, she worked as a leader in clinical and academic medicine in both the US and Haiti.  She designed and led clinical and academic tracks, programs, and departments for faculty, trainees and students in both countries and has dedicated her professional career to underserved communities domestically and abroad.  She is currently the Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and continues to provide primary care to both adults and children with Strong Children Wellness in Queens, NY.  Her scholarly work focuses on Sickle Cell Disease and Anti-Racism in clinical medicine and medical education.Pierre Minn is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the Université de Montréal. His research interests include the moral dimensions of medical practice, transnational humanitarian aid, and global health education and practice. He has conducted long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Haiti since the late 1990s. He is the author of Where They Need Me: Local Clinicians and the Workings of Global Health in Haiti⁠  (Cornell University Press, 2022), which analyzes the place of Haitian clinicians the context of foreign medical aid and development projects.Youri Encelotti Louis is a Haitian-trained physician and social medicine expert dedicated to dismantling systemic healthcare inequities. As a Co-Founder of SocMed Alumni Haiti, Board member - Program Lead at EqualHealth and Care Coordinator at Dialogue Health, he leverages over a decade of experience in program management and research to advance decolonization and health equity. His work centers on building community-led initiatives that bridge the gap between medical practice and social justice.

The new documentary "Maintenance Artist" tells the story of public artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles, the first New York City Sanitation Department artist-in-residence, a title she still holds today. Ukeles used her position in the 1970s to make public statements about essential workers and about feminism. Director Toby Perl Freilich discusses the film, and how Ukeles has been using her position in recent years, opening at the IFC Center on April 22. Photo by Robin Holland

Errol Louis, political anchor of Spectrum NY1 News, host of Inside City Hall and The Big Deal with Errol Louis, New York Magazine columnist and host of the podcast You Decide, and Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent, talk about Mayor Mamdani's accomplishments and challenges as he approaches 100 days in office.Photo: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Lisa F. Garcia announce that the City is investing $108 million to upgrade and replace more than 6,700 catch basins over the next decade. Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has tapped a veteran curator to run New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs: Diya Vij. She discusses her vision for the department, how she wants the arts to be celebrated in the city, and how she plans to make the city more affordable for artists and cultural workers. Photo courtesy of NYC Department of Cultural Affairs

NYC Department of Records Associate Commissioner Kenneth Cobb and Research Associate Marcia Kirk visited Lit NYC to explain how the Municipal Archives came across the death ledger for the town of Newtown, Queens where Geroge Rex, who froze to death in 1885 at the age of 89, had his occupation recorded as “The Last Slave,” what the Municipal Archives has found since then about his life, death and family history, and much more.

Experts Howard Slatkin and Annemarie Gray joined the show to discuss housing priorities for the Mamdani Administration, the city's overall housing policy and political climate, the push for state-level environmental review reform to speed housing development, and more housing policy specifics. Slatkin, executive director of Citizens Housing and Planning Council, is a former top official at the NYC Department of City Planning, and Gray, executive director of Open New York, is a former housing and planning official in the NYC Mayor's Office. (Ep 573)

First, Sid sits down with Brian Kilmeade to dissect President Trump's recent State of the Union address and his outreach to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Kilmeade defends Trump's Iran strategy, pushes back on criticism from Tucker Carlson, and shares his perspective on Trump's NYC deal-making and national security priorities. Next, columnist Miranda Devine weighs in on Trump's strategic “bromance” with Mayor Mamdani amid the $12 billion affordable housing deal debate. She argues the alliance is calculated political maneuvering rather than simple cordiality, and discusses the potential implications for New York Republicans and the city's leadership. Sid then turns to local politics with Queens Councilwoman Joann Ariola, who grills the NYC Department of Transportation over alleged noncompliance with Local Law 6 of 2025. Ariola cites public safety concerns, claiming ignored guidance on street closures, bike lanes, and bollards is delaying emergency responses—and calls for accountability. Sports and culture commentator Jason Whitlock shares his provocative views on leadership, family, and gender roles in society, praising Trump's SOTU address while critiquing modern cultural trends. Adding to the conversation, Emily Austin and legal expert Joe Tacopina join the show for insights on politics, law, and strategy. The show wraps up with Emily Austin, leaving listeners with her final thoughts on today's biggest stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Parr, Meteorologist for "The Joe Piscopo Show" and co-host of "American Ground Radio" on AM 970 The AnswerTopic: Blizzard in New York City metropolitan area Lt. Col. David Sierotowicz (sir-ROW-tow-witz), Acting Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police and State Director of Emergency ManagementTopic: Conditions in New Jersey amid the blizzard Chris Swecker, attorney who served as assistant director of the FBI for the Criminal Investigative Division from 2004 to 2006 Topic: Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago; Drug lord El Mencho killed Christina Farrell, Commissioner of the NYC Office of Emergency Management Topic: Blizzard in New York City Jeff James, Retired Assistant Special Agent in Charge with the U.S. Secret ServiceTopic: Secret Service killed armed man at Mar-a-Lago Javier Lojan (Lo-HAHN), Acting Commissioner of the NYC Department of SanitationTopic: Snow clean-up in New York City Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax ReformTopic: Future of tariffs after SCOTUS ruling Col. Jack Jacobs, a retired colonel in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Vietnam WarTopic: U.S. military's involvement in death of El Mencho Christopher Hoenig, Spokesman for JCP<opic: Power outages Joseph diGenova, former U.S. Attorney for the District of ColumbiaTopic: SCOTUS ruling against Trump tariffs Sheriff Shaun Golden, Monmouth County SheriffTopic: Snow in New JerseySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jerrod Delaine and Andre Bueno sit down with Richard Roberts for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, public-private problem solving, and the realities of scaling impact in affordable housing.Richard walks through his professional trajectory—from growing up in Akron, Ohio and attending Yale College and Yale Law School, to serving in New York City government, including senior leadership at the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). He offers a grounded, operator's view of how large public agencies function, describing HPD's three-part mandate and the responsibility of leading at scale early in one's career.The conversation then turns to Richard's transition into institutional finance at Goldman Sachs' Urban Investment Group, where he developed an investor mindset and gained exposure to private equity decision-making and risk evaluation. He later assumed a leadership role at Redstone, a national real estate investment firm that deploys capital nationwide across more than 40 states to finance both new construction and the preservation of affordable housing. He explains why affordable housing investing is structured yet highly judgment-based—equal parts art and science—requiring an understanding of policy, local context, and partner credibility in addition to the project's numbers.The episode closes with a candid conversation on self-awareness and professional development: Richard shares what he learned when he attempted to become a developer, what roles best fit different skill sets, and what advice he would give his younger self about leaning into discomfort and strengthening weaknesses rather than working around them.

Show recorded on 2.9.26: This week's episode examines a series of developments shaping the national conversation around antisemitism, public policy, and Jewish identity. In New York City, Mayor Mamdani's administration is drawing scrutiny as the NYC Department of Health convenes a "Global Oppression and Public Health Working Group" to examine what members describe as genocide in Israel. Former director of the Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism Moshe Davis weighs in on the department's role and its impact on Jewish New Yorkers. We also unpack the controversy surrounding Robert Kraft's Blue Square Alliance Super Bowl commercial, which ignited debate within the Jewish community over its messaging and effectiveness, prompting the release of alternate versions. In higher education, a federal judge has ordered Carnegie Mellon University to disclose its Qatari funding in connection with a lawsuit alleging Title VI violations. The suit claims the university failed to address antisemitic harassment and retaliated against a former student who raised concerns. Travel vlogger and podcaster Tal Oran shares his perspective on Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon's address to the United Nations on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Finally, we explore new findings from a JFNA survey revealing that while many American Jews do not identify as Zionists, a strong majority support Israel and agree that the Jewish people deserve a state of their own. Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing The Third Opinion Podcast!

On Episode 50 of the Executive Perspective, Ron and Rob delve into the recently released Body Worn Camera footage of a police-involved shooting in Queens. The incident involved a male who charged at the officers with a knife. Mayor Mamdani is using this incident to justify his Department of Community Safety (DCS) stance, arguing that police should not respond to individuals experiencing mental crises. They will explore the potential dangers faced by social workers in the absence of police presence. The discussion will also cover the city's responses to the recent “Code Blue” in New York City, including the resulting deaths and the challenges posed by the snowstorm and the subsequent cleanup efforts. Another pressing issue is the impact of the recent reduction in overtime mandated by the city on the attrition rate that the NYPD is already grappling with. Join the live chat for an engaging discussion. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5689366474915840 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode, I sit down with Steven Rivera, founder of MindfulWizard, a mindfulness consultant, behavior coach for NYC Department of Education schools, published author, and educator with two master's degrees. We talk about the spiritual and practical laws behind creating value, attracting opportunity, and charging with confidence. I break down my attention plus intention framework, how discipline becomes devotion, and why perceived value is driven by comfort and clarity, not credentials. We also cover pricing conversations, avoiding self sabotage, asking better questions, and why teachers and helpers often undervalue themselves when moving from service to scalable impact.

Stephen Parr, Meteorologist for "The Joe Piscopo Show" and co-host of "American Ground Radio" on AM 970 The AnswerTopic: Overview of the snowfall in New York and New Jersey Lt. Col. David Sierotowicz, Acting Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police and State Director of Emergency ManagementTopic: Snow in New Jersey Christina Farrell, NYC Office of Emergency Management First Deputy CommissionerTopic: Snow in New York Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist and author of "China is Going to War"Topic: Trump's 100% tariff threat against China Javier Lojan (Lo-HAHN), Acting Commissioner of the NYC Department of SanitationTopic: Snow cleanup in New York Nicole Parker, Special Agent with the FBI from 2010 through October 2022, Fox News contributor, and the author of "The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau"Topic: Investigating the Alex Pretti shooting in MinnesotaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes building science legend Dr. Joseph Lstiburek for an unfiltered and unforgettable conversation. From mold to CO₂ myths, Joseph challenges conventional thinking about ventilation, insulation, humidity control, and what really makes a building “healthy.” With decades of hands-on experience, a sharp wit, and a no-nonsense take on industry dogma, he dives deep into where the U.S. is falling short—and how Canada got it right. You'll hear why "drying potential" matters more than you think, the trouble with high-performance HVAC, and why most over-ventilated buildings are actually failing their occupants. This episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about high-performance buildings, durable design, and real-world building science.More About Thierry ParetThierry Paret is an award-winning architect and seasoned leader with extensive international management experience in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. As Vice President of the Architecture and Engineering Department at the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA), he oversees the design of renovations, upgrades, and new construction for approximately 1,500 school buildings. Each year, his team designs or manages external consultants responsible for designing 10-12 new schools for the NYC Department of Education, part of a $20.6 billion capital plan for the nation's largest unified school system, which serves nearly one million students.Thierry leads a team of 300 architects, engineers, designers, project managers and administrators, ensuring design excellence across all projects. His leadership extends to two studios responsible for managing contracts with external private-sector firms, further supporting the Authority's ambitious infrastructure goals.Prior to joining NYCSCA in 2023, Thierry led the New York State practice at IBI Group-Arcadis, overseeing operations in New York City and Binghamton. He has held senior design leadership roles at several international architecture firms, served as a Design Advisor to the government of Qatar, and acted as Campus Architect for the prestigious King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia which happened to be the first LEED Platinum campus in the Middle East.A registered architect in multiple U.S. states, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland, Thierry's portfolio spans university campuses, corporate headquarters, life science facilities, and mixed-use developments, with a focus on sustainability. His commitment to the profession is evident through his service on numerous boards and committees, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Board, where he was a Director-at-Large, founding President of AIA International and AIA Middle East, and member of NCARB's International Competency Workgroup. Thierry was most recently elected to the AIA National's Strategic Council as a Counselor for the 2025-2027 term.Thierry has been a presenter at architectural and industry conferences in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East during his extensive international career.In 2014, Thierry was inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects, an honor held by only 2.5% of AIA members. He is also an AIA Richard Upjohn Fellow.Contact:http://linkedin.com/in/thierry-paret-faia-ncarb-riba-arb-mriai-leed-ap-8859849www.nycsca.org www.thierryparet-architect.comWhere To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

The flu season has hit and cases are still rising. Michelle Morse, M.D., interim commissioner of health at the NYC Department of Health and an internal medicine and public health doctor, talks about how to stay healthy this holiday season. 

Ready or not, AI has arrived. Rather than avoid it, how can we embrace it, and use it to our advantage? For the next few minutes, we talk about AI in the classroom, and how can it can help teachers amplify — not replace — human coaching. Carolyne Quintana is the new CEO of Teaching Matters and former Deputy Chancellor of Teaching and Learning at the NYC Department of Education. Teaching Matters works with schools to enrich professional learning for educators that is evidence-based, culturally responsive, and proven to increase teacher effectiveness.

On The Sal Greco Show episode 152, investigative journalist Grace Price joins us to break a pressing matter within the NYC Department Of Probation in what seems to be never ending scandals inside NYC agencies under the Eric Adams administration. What's going on with the NYPD witch hunt on 31 cops over “ psychological holds “ that also seems to have twist and turns. NYC Deputy Mayor Of Public Safety Kaz Daughtry puts in his papers and will be retiring, and the latest breaking news!Salvatore "Sal" Greco is a Former 14 year New York Police Department (NYPD) veteran, and a Sicilian-American. Being a strict fitness enthusiast, food connoisseur, and cigar aficionado Sal is no stranger to the Good and Evil in our lives. His origin story began with food industry work and a love for how it brought everyone together. DOWNLOAD THE FREESPOKE APP :https://freespoke.app.link/grecoUse promo code : GRECO35 to get 35% off Freespoke PremiumSUPPORT BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT : https://myfreedomcart.com/salgrecoshowFollow Sal:https://twitter.com/TheSalGrecohttps://www.instagram.com/thesalgrecohttps://www.instagram.com/thesalgrecoshowhttps://tiktok.com/TheSalGrecoShowFollow Grace Price :https://twitter.com/GracieeGorgeous

John talks about the many ways Trump is raking in big cash despite the Emoluments Clauses which are two provisions in the Constitution designed to prevent corruption by federal officials from foreign and domestic sources. Then, he welcomes back Rev. Barry Lynn to discuss the intersection of religion and current politics. And then, on the eve of Thanksgiving, John speaks with Jenique Jones who is WhyHunger's Executive Director. She makes sure its policies, culture and practices best fulfill WhyHunger's mission to end hunger and ensure everyone's basic human right to nutritious food. With a diverse background working in government and nonprofits, spanning the New York State Senate, the NYC Department of Education, and City Harvest, Jenique has been steadfast in her mission to improve the lives of marginalized and underserved populations and make a difference in the world.About WhyHunger's Hungerthon:2025 marks WhyHunger's 40th Hungerthon. Each year, we bring together thousands of supporters across the U.S. with listeners at SiriusXM and artists like Bruce Springsteen, Yoko Ono Lennon and SAINt JHN who believe in our shared vision of a hunger-free future!Hunger in America is surging. 47 million people – including 14 million children – don't get enough to eat. That's a staggering number in the world's wealthiest nation, and this crisis isn't slowing down.With devastating recent federal cuts threatening to strip food assistance from 22.3 million families, and 42 million SNAP recipients reeling from the Government shutdown, support for WhyHunger's Hungerthon has never been more critical.A Hungerthon donation has a powerful dual impact—delivering immediate nourishment to those in need and powering community solutions that work, long-term. A hunger-free tomorrow starts with all of us, today.Listeners can take action at siriusxm.com/hungerthon:Make a donation to help end hunger and its root causes. Bid on our exclusive celebrity auction items from SiriusXM like meeting Carrie Underwood, being a guest DJ, watching the Jets vs. Patriots from a VIP suite, winning Phish concert tickets, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Transformative Principal, Brandon Cardet-Hernandez shares his journey from being a principal to advising the NYC Mayor, and now serving as President of Mrs. Wordsmith, a company dedicated to improving children's literacy through innovative tools like books and video games. Brandon dives into the urgent need for solutions in education, particularly addressing the missed "dosage" in phonemic awareness, phonics, and vocabulary instruction that many students experience. He explores the role of video games in education, emphasizing that while games can't replace teachers, they can enhance the learning process through engaging, spaced-repetition techniques, like the popular game Word Tag.Brandon discusses how joy and mastery of language can transform a student's understanding and emotional connection to words. He also highlights the challenges many students face in developing strong reading skills, especially in middle and high school, and how increasing practice time is essential.Leaving the principalship to do advising to NYC Mayor. Solutions that I was hungry for. President of Mrs. WordsmithEfficacy of video gamesSub-literateGames don't replace teachers and instructionMissed dosage that kids need: phonemic awareness and phonics & vocabularyHow much time they get practicing. How do we give teachers the right data?Word tag - spaced repetition.Joy of words, master of phrasing. How many kids don't have the command of the language?Happiness makes more sense when you have word associations with it. Increase dosage of reading skills. How challenging it is to learn reading in middle and high school.How to be a transformative principal? Be ok that their experience looks different than ours: take a beat, pause, and play a video game.About Brandon Cardet-HernandezBrandon Cardet-Hernandez is the President of Mrs Wordsmith, an innovative children's education media company that creates award-winning books, card games, and video games to help radically improve literacy outcomes for kids. A recognized leader and changemaker, Brandon has spent his career working to reimagine the systems, structures, and tools that accelerate opportunity and close achievement gaps. Brandon previously served as the Senior Education Advisor to former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio and as the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the NYC Department of Education. A former special education teacher, Brandon has sat at the helm of two high schools, leading both institutions through transformational change. Brandon was appointed to the Boston School Board in 2022 by Mayor Michelle Wu and the Massachusetts Council for Latino Empowerment in 2023 by Governor Maura Healy. He serves on the board of EdVestors. His work has garnered national recognition, featured in publications like The Atlantic, People en Espanol, Essence Magazine, EdWeek, Commonwealth Magazine, and the Netflix documentary, “Teach Us All.” LinkedLeaders: You need support. Get just-in-time mentoring at LinkedLeaders.comWe're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Vibhuti Arya, PharmD, MPH, is a Clinical Professor at St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and is an Advisor for Policy, Resilience and Response for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.She has worked for the past 15 years to bridge the gap between healthcare, well-being, and equity. A racial dialogue expert, Dr. Arya brings together her experiences in social justice, education, theatre, and mindfulness to create brave spaces for people and systems to intentionally work towards dismantling structural racism.In her role at the Department of Health, she works to integrate pharmacists into public health initiatives, particularly among high-risk, medically underserved areas in NYC, and advises on legislation. Dr. Arya is a Global Lead for Gender Equity and Diversity Workforce Development for the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). She recently gave a TEDx talk on structural racism.We talk through many things including how to continue the work around equity, social justice, and inclusion!

Send us a textJean-Claude Brizard is President and CEO of Digital Promise, a global, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on accelerating innovation in education. He is the former Chief Executive of Chicago Public Schools and Superintendent of Rochester, NY. Previously, he spent 21 years with the NYC Department of Education, serving as Regional Superintendent for 100+ schools and Executive Director for 400 secondary schools. He also served as Senior Advisor and Deputy Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, leading strategies to close racial and economic achievement gaps and supporting charter school growth.

Eric's career took him deep inside organized crime, corruption, and undercover operations with the NYC Department of Investigation and the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office. He shares jaw-dropping stories of infiltrating criminal networks, exposing corrupt city officials, and surviving the intense pressure of undercover life—all while holding true to the unshakable ethics that define real heroes.

Katy Brodsky Falco is the Founder and Executive Director of the Foundation for Women's Health. She comes to this work through an equity lens, having worked in criminal justice reform for 20 years. After surviving both HELLP syndrome and breast cancer, Katy was horrified to learn about the long history of inequities in rigorous research of women's health. Seeing how clearly the public sector failed to close the gender equity gap in health for decades across both democratic and republican administrations, she created the Foundation for Women's Health as a private sector solution to not only equalize research funding for diseases across gender, but also across disease. Katy has built and managed non-profit research organizations for leading academic institutions for the past decade. She was the Executive Director of NYU School of Law's Criminal Justice Lab, and prior to this, she was Executive Director of Crime Lab New York, a criminal justice research organization based at University of Chicago. She was also Executive Director of Reentry Services at the NYC Department of Corrections and a staff attorney at Legal Aid Society in the Criminal Defense Division. Katy attended Harvard University for her BA and NYU School of Law for her JD.

Planet Poet-Words in Space – NEW PODCAST!  LISTEN to my WIOX show (originally aired July l, 2025) featuring two poets of the West:  Tim Hunt and Gerald Wagoner.  Tim and Gerald will read from their work and discuss their journeys in poetry. Visit: Sharon Israel, Tim Hunt, Gerald Wagoner, Broadstone Books Tim Hunt is the author of six collections of poetry, most recently Western Where (Broadstone Books). Recognitions include the Main Street Rag Poetry Book Award for his 2018 collection Ticket Stubs & Liner Notes, six Pushcart Prize Nominations, and the Chester H. Jones National Poetry Award for “Lake County Diamond” from his first collection Fault Lines (The Backwaters Press). His critical work includes two studies of Jack Kerouac (Kerouac's Crooked Road: Development of a Fiction and The Textuality of Soulwork: Kerouac's Quest for Spontaneous Prose) and The Collected Poetry of Robinson Jeffers. Originally from the hill country of northern California, he was educated at Cornell University and concluded his teaching career at Illinois State University where he was University Professor of English. He and his wife, Susan, live in Normal, Illinois. Gerald Wagoner is the author of When Nothing Wild Remains, (Broadstone Books,September 2023), and A Month of Someday, (Indolent Books, March 2023) . Gerald's childhood was divided between Eastern Oregon and Montana where he was raised under the doctrine of benign neglect. With a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Montana, Gerald pursued the art of sculpture, and left the Northwest to study with Richard Stankiewicz. In 1982, after earning an MFA in sculpture, Gerald moved to Brooklyn, NY In New York Gerald exhibited regularly, then taught Art and English for the NYC Department of Education until 2017, at which time he choose to pursue the art of poetry. Selected Publications: Beltway Quarterly, BigCityLit, Blue Mountain Review, Cathexis Northwest Press, Night Heron Barks, Ocotillo Review, Right Hand Pointing, Misfits, Maryland Literary Review, Burningword, The Umbrella Factory, Bangalore Review. Praise for Tim Hunt and Gerald Wagoner  Tim Hunt's elegy for a vanished America, Western Where, takes us on an evocative road trip where we discover the last picture show, a played-out silver mine, a hand-me-down fiddle, silver-screen cowboys, and more. His wistful word paintings leave us yearning.—Holly George-Warren, author of Janis: Her Life and Music & Public Cowboy #1: The Life and Times of Gene AutryGerald Wagoner is a poet of uncanny particulars: “The child, as man, remembers the tang and texture of warm / summer apricots picked from / a tree that was never there.” The poems in When Nothing Wild Remains are “on speaking terms with the wind,” rich in imagery of a rural America he knows intimately....Wagoner's graphic poetry is cinematic and sobering in its frank depictions of what's missing, the wildness of a remembered past as seen in the light of an ongoing present.—Elaine Sexton, author of Drive

    The Green Impact Report Quick take: Herbert Koomson reveals how waste audits uncover 50% recyclable materials hiding in trash streams and why the future of sustainability messaging isn't about saving the planet—it's about saving your bottom line. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Herbert Koomson transitioned from engineering to sustainable design at West Virginia University, where Professor Chris Haddix guided him to pass the LEED GA exam before graduation. He began his sustainability career with the NYC Department of Sanitation, educating major restaurant chains about commercial organics rules. Currently at RTS, he conducts waste audits throughout North America, helping clients achieve higher diversion rates through data-driven strategies. Herbert is also a coffee connoisseur, wrestling fan, and proud New Yorker who believes in making sustainability accessible rather than preachy.

How can you find a mentor?   For this Women of Color Rise episode, I speak with Veronica Conforme, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Greenhouse E3, a national nonprofit developing diverse pipelines of future education leaders. Veronica describes herself as a rebel—she turned down her father's advice to become an accountant and instead set out to change the world. Her career includes serving as COO of the NYC Department of Education, leading UP Education Network in Massachusetts, and serving as Chancellor of the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan.    Veronica credits mentorship as a key to her success—but not as luck. It came through clarity, purpose, and values-aligned work. “You have to be really clear about what you're trying to achieve,” she says. “I grew up in the South Bronx, saw inequity firsthand, and knew I wanted to disrupt systems and change outcomes for communities like mine.”   Because she led with purpose, mentors found her through the work. “I wasn't from the education sector, but when I helped principals rethink how to use their budgets to serve their communities, people noticed. They'd say, ‘Come work with us.' That's where mentorship happened—in the work, through shared values.”   Veronica offers this advice for finding a mentor: Get clear on your mission. What change do you want to make in the world? Be open. Stay open to help, new relationships, and new perspectives—even if they come from unexpected places. Do the work. Lead with your values, show what you're about, and opportunities will follow. Make it mutual. Mentorship should be a two-way street. “You're not only pouring into me,” she says. “I'm bringing something to the table too.”   Thank you, Veronica, for your leadership and your wisdom.   Get full show notes and more information here:https://analizawolf.com/episode-106-how-to-find-a-mentor-with-veronica-conforme-co-founder-and-co-ceo-of-greenhouse-e3

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Amanda Spence, MPH

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Amanda Spence, MPH

In this episode I host a dialogue between Lama Justin von Bujdoss and Charlie Morley. Justin and Charlie share their extensive experience as modern teachers of Vajrayana, compare notes on the state of Tantra in the West, and reflect on the responsibility of openly teaching previously restricted, esoteric practices. Justin and Charlie wrestle with the tension between conserving traditional religious forms and innovating to meet today's moral sensibilities and technological currents. They suggest changes they would like to see in both Asian Buddhist cultures and Western society, consider the pros and cons of long meditation retreats in today's world, and call for hierarchical equality for women practitioners and teachers. I invite Justin and Charlie to reveal the underlying principles that guide their desired reforms and consider the pitfalls of advocating change without awareness of one's guiding rationale. Justin and Charlie also discuss the role of neuroscience in the furthering of Buddhist understanding, reveal the potential trauma-healing power of dream yoga and dark retreat, and share their thoughts on the impact of fatherhood on one's religious life. … www.guruviking.com Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. 01:52 - State of the Dharma in 2025 06:12 - Secret practices now widely available 09:37 - Whiteness and misogyny 10:02 - Why are secret practices openly taught? 11:49 - Conservatism is the achilles heel of the Karma Kagyu sect 12:23 - Controversy about online empowerments 14:32 - Understanding emptiness 16:00 - Dream empowerments 17:48 - Technology and survival of Buddhism 19:22 - Amulets of protection 21:16 - 4th turning of the wheel of Dharma 23:58 - Trauma, racism, and classism, refugees 25:54 - Working for the NYC Department of Corrections 28:41 - Potential of dream yoga and dark retreat for healing trauma 29:19 - Why don't Tibetan lamas talk about trauma? 29:55 - Cultural overlay, Tibetan identity, and religion 32:44 - Western calls for reform vs traditional Tibetan values 48:53 - Conservatism vs reform 51:43 - Real religion vs mere cultural overlay 52:31 - N vs 3-year retreat 58:14 - Different versions of ngondro 01:02:12 - Classical Indian approaches to tantra 01:03:12 - How to reform without losing the spirit of the religion 01:04:28 - The energy of the tradition 01:06:28 - Justin's desire for social change in Vajrayana 01:08:41 - Wisdom keeper vs lineage holder 01:12:51 - 2-way revolution 01:14:20 - How to decide what should be changed vs what should be preserved 01:18:32 - Charlie's collaboration with Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche 01:22:05 - Charlie criticises misogyny in Tibetan Buddhism 01:23:50 - Transgender and non-binary people in Himalayan Buddhist contexts 01:27:49 - Religious traditions are diverse and evolving 01:30:11 - Yogis and practice results 01:33:41 - Fatherhood and Dharma 01:36:37 - Long retreats are not important if you can rest in rigpa 01:39:29 - Dharma Dads workshop 01:42:09 - How important is ordination? 01:43:31 - Why is ordination so emphasised? 01:46:04 - Justin almost became a monk 01:48:22 - Advice for parents 01:49:14 - Charlie reflects on impending fatherhood and not being a monk 01:50:38 - Steve's concluding remarks 01:51:11 - Steve urges a deeper investigation into motives behind advocacy for change 01:52:01 - Culture and Dharma essence 01:53:01 - Charlie's concluding remarks and encouragement for practitioners 01:54:04 - Justin's concluding remarks 01:54:15 - Praise for Guru Viking Podcast, and encouragement to practitioners … Previous episodes with Justin: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=bujdoss 
 Previous episode with Charlie: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=morley … Find out more about Justin: - https://justinvonbujdoss.com/ Find out more about Charlie: - http://www.charliemorley.com/ … For more interviews: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

As we continue our series about attaining upward mobility without a college degree, Marjorie Parker, CEO and president of JobsFirstNYC, talks about her work on youth and young adult economic and workforce development in New York City. And Jane Martinez Dowling, chief of student pathways at New York City Public Schools, talks about career education initiatives within the NYC Department of Education.Support of WNYC's coverage of economic mobility and opportunity is provided in part by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. For more information about how the Gates Foundation supports economic mobility and opportunity, visit usprogram.gatesfoundation.org. 

Michelle Morse, M.D., interim commissioner of health at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and an internal medicine and public health doctor, talks about the areas where the health department says it will really feel the impact of federal budget cuts, including responding to disease outbreaks, vaccine outreach and more.

In this replay episode of B-Schooled we sit down the Recy Dunn. Recy currently serves as the CEO of Ascend Public Charter Schools and oversees a network of 16 schools serving 6,000 students in grades K-12 across Brooklyn, NY.  Prior to his role with Ascend, Recy served as the Chief Strategy Officer of the NYC Department of Education as well as a variety of other education leadership roles at both the local and national levels.   Recy earned his MBA and his MA in Education from Stanford. In this episode, Recy and host Chandler Arnold share:  Suggestions for MBA students interested in the field of education Thoughts focused on how education is a central civil rights issue of our time  The value of an MBA for those working within school districts, drawing from Recy's experiences in California, DC, and New York The value of an MBA for those running education-focused social enterprises, drawing from Recy's experiences leading Ascend Public Charter Schools The value of an MBA for those working with philanthropists, drawing from Recy's experiences with the Broad Foundation and receiving an $11M gift from MacKenzie Scott Thoughts on diversity, equity and inclusion in the field of education Tips for current MBA students who are passionate about education We can't thank Recy enough for joining us. Listening to this podcast is a must for anyone passionate about education, equity or leading social enterprises.  

For this special Dominican Independence Day episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca met with fellow Quisqueyano, Jeff Garcia, Executive Director Mayor's Office of Nightlife & NYC Department of Small Business Services. The two were welcomed by one of NYC's 26,000 restaurant owners, Jay Espinal of Tasca on the Upper West Side to chat it up barside. If you or someone you know is a small business owner in NYC, you will want to hear this episode start to finish. Jeff shares lots of valuable information, including tons of helpful resources for business owners! Jeff also shares the story of his rough childhood, becoming a NYC undercover detective, business owner, philanthropist and how he's attained the title MAYOR OF NYC NIGHTLIFE! Follow the Office of Nightlife Follow Small Business Services Follow Rachel And follow the yellow brick road while you're at it! AND - don't forget about this Saturday's LIVE Comedy show! Whether you're in NYC or not, you can join us in person or via LIVE STREAM! #HERlarious is back and for the second year in a row, part of the @knockoutsfestival 

Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, commissioner of the NYC Department for the Aging, and Chris Durrance, documentary filmmaker, director of "Caregiving", talk about the need for more support for caregiving for older Americans and the recent BOOM Conference that sought to address the issues ageism and the need for more support.