i've been really enjoying this new podcast

it makes me feel VERY guilty about gentrifying even though the only people i've displaced are some poles. and i pay them for the pleasure, so nbd.

all the eps are right here.

listen to this and play along.

What do you value more: a seat on the subway or a faster commute? Tickets to the Mets or tickets to the Yankees? Listeners call in to play this-or-that in the style of New York values!

the new yorker radio hour

co-produced with wnyc. it's wonderful. 

there have been two episodes so far, and the guests have included kirsten gillibrand, ta-nehesi coates, alison williams, jorge ramos, and amy schumer. you can listen  HERE and HERE.

blas was on the radio this morn.

For three and a half years, Bill de Blasio has been the city’s official gadfly. As Public Advocate, his job has been to point out where the city’s fallen short. And that’s been the primary message of his campaign, up until the last few weeks, when he catapulted to frontrunner status in polls. Now, he’s trying to show voters he also knows how to run things. (via)