This week on Nuance, hosts Mike Scala and Jay Carter tackle the potential phasing out of the U.S. penny, diving into the economics, societal impacts, and historical context behind the move. From Japanese snacks to gentrification in Brooklyn and the deeper lessons behind community recording studios, this wide-ranging episode blends humor, insight, and culture into a must-watch discussion.

This week on Nuance:

- The economics and implications of eliminating the U.S. penny

- Gentrification, local development, and the Industry City debate

- Mike tries Japanese snacks

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This week on Nuance, Mike Scala and Jay Carter dive deep into the murky waters of campaign finance, exploring the controversial tactic of red boxing and its implications for New York City elections. From campaign coordination rules to the impact of Citizens United, they dissect how political messaging walks a fine legal line. Plus, a surprising review of Curtis Sliwa’s mayoral platform that challenges expectations.

This week on Nuance:

- Red boxing and campaign coordination laws

- Citizens United and money in politics

- NYC Campaign Finance Board investigations

- The ethics and enforcement of campaign messaging

- Curtis Sliwa’s 2025 NYC mayoral platform review

#NYCPolitics #CampaignFinance #RedBoxing #CitizensUnited #CurtisSliwa #2025Election #PoliticalEthics

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In this episode of Nuance, we conduct our final deep dive into the platforms of candidates running for mayor of New York City. From Zelnor Myrie’s detailed policy PDFs to Whitney Tilson’s more personal approach, we break down who’s saying what—and what’s missing. Plus, guest John Cori joins to discuss the controversial bike ban on the Rockaway boardwalk and what it means for the local community.

This week on Nuance:

- Review of Zelnor Myrie's platforms

- Review of Whitney Tilson’s platforms

- Policy depth vs. media attention in local politics

- Rockaway boardwalk bike ban with guest John Cori

- Community engagement and effective city planning

- Election law insights and legal updates from Mike

#NuancePodcast #NYCPolitics #MayoralRace2025 #RockawayBeach #BikeBanDebate #ZelnorMyrie #WhitneyTilson #nycmayor #johncori

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In Part 2 of our review of the NYC mayoral race, we examine more candidates and how their platforms stack up on issues like public safety, affordable housing, education, etc. This episode features a closer look at Adrienne Adams, the current NYC Council Speaker, and her focus on homelessness and Michael Blake, a former Assemblyman and Obama administration member focused on economic justice and equity. Join us as we compare, contrast, and debate what truly matters in choosing the next leader of New York City.

This week on Nuance:

- Comparing NYC Mayoral Candidates’ Platforms (Part 2)

- Reviewing Adrien Adams' campaign site

- Reviewing Michael Blake's campaign site

Watch Part 1 where we looked into the campaign platforms for Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Brad Lander, and Scott Stringer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN39c-nTNo0

#NuancePodcast #NYCPolitics #MayoralRace2025

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Did Andrew Cuomo use ChatGPT to draft his mayoral platform? This episode of Nuance dives into the ethics of AI-generated political content, explores what voters really want in campaign messaging, and questions the role of independent research in a media-driven world. Hosts Mike Scala and Jay Carter also unpack the overdue NY State budget, discovery reform, and what it all means for everyday voters.

This week on Nuance:

- AI-generated content in political campaigns

- Ethics of using ChatGPT for policy drafting

- Voter research habits and media influence

- Transparency in political communication

- Local versus national elections and party loyalty

- Discovery reform and delays in the New York State budget

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We dive into the platforms of leading NYC mayoral candidates to see who’s really putting policy first. From bold ideas to detailed blueprints, we compare where the candidates stand—and how much they’re actually telling voters. Plus, we recap last week’s listener poll on whether campaigns should focus more on policy.

This week:

- Zohran Mamdani’s platform and bold policy proposals

- Andrew Cuomo’s detailed policy PDFs and moderate approach

- Brad Lander’s positioning and platform depth

- Scott Stringer’s ethics focus and public safety stance

- Poll recap: "Should candidates and campaigns focus more on policy ideas than they currently do?"

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This week:

- Public outrage over the NYPD detective Melissa Mercado's appearance in a music video

- Poll results: "Should police officers enjoy freedom from professional consequences for partaking in lawful off-work"

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This week:

- Endorsement of Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor by Southeast Queens elected officials.

- Adrienne Adams’ entry into the mayoral race and its implications.

- NYPD detective Melissa Mercado going viral for appearing in a hip-hop video.

- Display of Confederate flags on Long Island fire trucks.

- Poll result "Should Candidates Return Donations from Ideologically Opposed Donors?"

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