The conversation between Akela Lacy, Jim Walden, and others on the Intercept Briefing podcast discusses the future of the Democratic Party and the New York City mayoral race.
Jim Walden, a former lawyer and businessman who ran for mayor in 2025, is discussing his decision to endorse Andrew Cuomo for mayor. He mentions that he believes Cuomo is someone who can help address the city's housing crisis and other issues.
Walden also discusses his differences with Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate running against Cuomo. He criticizes Mamdani's plan to dismantle or defund the police department, calling it a "dangerous" policy that would lead to a breakdown in law and order.
The conversation touches on various topics, including the potential impact of Cuomo's policies on the city's housing crisis, the role of the NYPD in addressing crime, and the importance of press freedom in defending democracy.
Overall, the podcast episode provides insight into the complex issues surrounding the New York City mayoral race and the future of the Democratic Party. It highlights the need for bold and effective solutions to address the city's challenges and emphasizes the importance of press freedom in holding those in power accountable.
Jim Walden, a former lawyer and businessman who ran for mayor in 2025, is discussing his decision to endorse Andrew Cuomo for mayor. He mentions that he believes Cuomo is someone who can help address the city's housing crisis and other issues.
Walden also discusses his differences with Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate running against Cuomo. He criticizes Mamdani's plan to dismantle or defund the police department, calling it a "dangerous" policy that would lead to a breakdown in law and order.
The conversation touches on various topics, including the potential impact of Cuomo's policies on the city's housing crisis, the role of the NYPD in addressing crime, and the importance of press freedom in defending democracy.
Overall, the podcast episode provides insight into the complex issues surrounding the New York City mayoral race and the future of the Democratic Party. It highlights the need for bold and effective solutions to address the city's challenges and emphasizes the importance of press freedom in holding those in power accountable.
. Sounds like more of the same old bureaucratic red tape to me. And I still don't think defunding the police is a good idea, but let's be real, it's not like they've come up with anything concrete yet 
. Walden's concerns about Mamdani's policies seem valid, though. We need someone who can actually bring results, not just more talk 
. And what's with the emphasis on press freedom? Like, isn't that what we're supposed to have in a democracy already? 
! so akela lacy & jim walden are talkin about Cuomo runnin for mayor and walden is all like "yeah i'm down 4 Cuomo cuz he'll fix the housing crisis" 
but then there's zohran mamdani who's all like "nope, defund the cops" 
walden's all critical of that tho, sayin it's super dangerus and will lead 2 a breakdown in law & order. idk man, can't we just find a balance? 
anyway, it's clear Cuomo's got some good ideas but also gotta keep an eye on Mamdani's plan 
. And what's with this "dismantle or defund the police" talk? Sounds like they're trying to create chaos so they can impose their own agenda 
. I mean, come on, who thinks that's a good idea? 
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. Fingers crossed the next mayor can do just that 
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