Real Talk NYC Podcast
1) Is NYC’s affordable housing system on the verge of collapse?
New York’s rent-stabilized housing system covers nearly a third of the city’s apartments and shelters more than 2 million New Yorkers. But rising costs, outdated regulations, and political battles are...Show More
2) Weather vs. NYC: are we ready?
New York is getting hotter, wetter, and less predictable. For decades, the city was defined by a continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers. But according to the latest U.S. National Clima...Show More
3) Can the Port Authority transform NYC’s travel experience?
New York City runs on infrastructure, but some of its most vital systems have long struggled to meet modern demands. In this episode, we're joined by Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Author...Show More
4) Can composting fix NYC’s food waste problem?
New York City has officially gone all-in on composting. As of this year, all residential buildings are required to separate food waste—and for the first time, fines are being issued for those who don’...Show More
5) What are we risking by skipping local elections?
Every few years, New Yorkers have the chance to shape the future of their city through local elections, but most don’t. In the 2023 primary, just 7% of registered voters turned out, leaving major deci...Show More
6) Will AI policies make or break New York’s tech future?
Tech is now the fastest-growing industry in New York City, and artificial intelligence is playing a major role in that rise. As AI becomes more embedded in daily life, city and state lawmakers are beg...Show More
7) What are we still getting wrong about Fair Housing?
In recognition of National Fair Housing Month, we’re taking a closer look at the fight for housing equity and what still stands in the way.April DeSimone, founder of Publis, joins us to explore how th...Show More
8) How does a building become a landmark?
Sixty years after the NYC Landmarks Law was passed, we’re taking a closer look at how landmark status is decided – and why it matters.Meenakshi Srinivasan, former Chair and Commissioner of the Landmar...Show More
9) Why does no one live in Midtown South?
Midtown South is one of New York City’s most transit-rich and centrally located neighborhoods, yet few people call it home. That’s because outdated zoning laws – some dating back more than half a cent...Show More
10) Can New York reach carbon zero by 2050?
New York City has an ambitious goal: reaching carbon zero by 2050. But with nearly 70% of the city’s emissions coming from buildings, meeting that goal requires transformative action—and fast.That’s w...Show More