April 2025

LISTEN: Brad Lander Says NYC Can Do Better Than ‘A Bully Who’s Also a Chicken’

New York Today

“I’m running to bring a safer, more affordable and better run city,” says city Comptroller Brad Lander, offering himself as the candidate with both a vision and  “a track record of making government work for people.” https://feeds.fireside.fm/faqnyc/rss?bradlander In the latest installment of the pod’s series of sitdown interviews with the Democratic mayoral contenders, Lander talked about […]

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At Marian Goodman Gallery, Tavares Strachan Investigates the Stories that Shape Our Existence

Arts & Entertainment

A piano without a player in a dimly lit room plays dramatic tunes. What you see next as you enter a larger space is an open field of turf, with a totemic statue standing in the middle as a syncretic idol, combining aspects and aesthetics from different cultures and religions. Over this highly symbolic scenery,

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s Most Lunkheaded Moments

Discussions

Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The president of the United States recently praised Hannibal Lecter for helping him win reelection, suggested he was “purposely” crashing the economy, and then abruptly paused most of his tariffs, which he described as both up for negotiation and “permanent.” So you might think making zany and contradictory public declarations isn’t

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Utility Ownership Is Not a Shortcut for Affordable and Reliable Energy – It is a Detour

Politic

Recently, there has been a shift in discussions regarding the state’s energy strategy with affordability and reliability being primary concerns for policymakers. The direction chosen for New York’s energy future will influence costs, and impact private investment and innovation. Governor Kathy Hochul emphasizes affordability and reliability concerns. Further, the governor can ensure that ratepayers are

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Columbia Activist Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported, Federal Immigration Judge Rules

New York Today

A federal immigration judge in Louisiana ruled Friday afternoon that detained Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil not charged with any crime can be deported, his attorneys confirmed Friday afternoon.  Still, Khalil’s attorneys noted there are other outlets for relief before the government can deport him and point to an ongoing federal habeas case being heard by

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Dallas’ Art Fairs Open With Slow-Burn Sales and Museum Acquisitions That Signal Regional Potential

Arts & Entertainment

The Dallas Art Fair opened yesterday (April 10) to an eager hometown crowd that turned out in force to make their annual purchases, reaffirming the city’s status as a strong regional hub. While very few out-of-state collectors traveled for the fair, American and international dealers showed up to court Dallas’s growing base, offering a snapshot

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Wall Street CEOs Speak Out on Tariffs and Recession Fears on Earnings Calls

Arts & Entertainment

Wall Street is kicking off an earnings season against an exceptionally unusual economic backdrop. As financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock (BLK) and Wells Fargo (WFC) reported first-quarter results today (April 11), their CEOs used the opportunity to sound off on the chaotic market impacts of the Trump administration’s tariff policy. “The economy is facing

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DOGE’s Methods May Be Chaotic, But They’re Also Ineffective

Discussions

Photo: Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg/Getty Images In theory, the experts at the Elon Musk–helmed Department of Government Efficiency are reviewing federal-government operations and getting rid of “waste, fraud, and abuse,” along with any policies inconsistent with Donald Trump’s directives, in order to reduce federal budget deficits and public borrowing. By now, it’s clear there isn’t much actual

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