- Posted January 24, 2026
David Paterson moderates a discussion centered on the political dynamics and social tensions currently facing New York and the nation….
David Paterson and guest Jake Novak engage in a wide-ranging dialogue concerning the failing infrastructure and fiscal mismanagement within New York. The conversation begins by addressing how extreme weather events strain the city’s budget and social services, which transitions into a broader critique of government accountability and the lack of transparency in public authorities like the MTA. Purposefully contrasting local issues with global ones, Novak highlights the economic benefits of private industry in transportation and examines the geopolitical instability signaled by recent purges within the Chinese military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices