E36: Moses & Mamdani

A lot has been said about the potential impact Zohran Mamdani’s soon-to-be mayoralty will have on New York City’s wealthy. But what about his effect on New York City generally?

It’s a big place with millions connected - and affected - by the ribbons of highways built by Robert Moses four generations ago. As those highways reach the ends of their lifespans, what are the opportunities Mayor Mamdani will have to reconnect communities and improve the lives of city residents?

Adam Susaneck returns to share his thoughts. Show notes NYC The Power Broker: Loving the Bronx: Cross Bronx Expressway: Boston Central Artery: Rose Kennedy Greenway: MBTA: Newmarket, Boston: Chapters 00:00 Intro 05:20 Mayors and governors 09:19 Guest intro 13:19 Change elections 18:13 Infrastructure and affordability 21:16 Zohran v Barack 25:04 Representation-plus 28:48 Robert Moses 35:47 Highway removal 40:44 Passenger vs freight 45:04 Boston went wrong 49:28 Imagining reconnection 1:00:23 Entrenched beliefs 1:04:33 Conclusion