FAQ NYC teamed up with Max Politics for a live podcast event on Thursday, with special guest Kathryn Garcia reflecting on her 2021 mayoral race where she came just 7,000 votes short of upsetting Eric Adams, what’s different this time around and the difference between politics and policy:
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“I hope that despite what’s happening at the Federal level, people still will choose public service because it actually does matter to people in their day to day lives. Being a politician is not the same as being a bureaucrat, and I am very proudly a bureaucrat, but folks should try both and. In New York City, where you have these opportunities, you shouldn’t be afraid to give it a shot. I’m very happy that I did It. It was an incredible experience, somewhat like building a startup, and I would encourage people who might not think that they have it in them to join government as a bureaucrat or actually run for office to do it — and though I did not choose to do it a second time, I’ve heard that you get better.”
Ben Max moderates a joint podcast at New York Law School with FAQ NYC and guest Kathryn Garcia, May 29, 2025. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY
Then hosts Ben Max, Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Harry Siegel dig into the homestretch of this year’s primary race, while hearing thoughts and answering questions from an audience of engaged and insightful New Yorkers.
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