Joining us now, Robert Craft, uh, Craft Group CEO and chairman, uh, and New England Patriots owner. We're both racking our brains. I'm trying to figure out when when you first came on because it was long ago.And we're we're longtime friends with with your son, too. The the great JK. There's two Jake Joe Kernan, Jonathan K.We were in Foxboro in 2008. It was right around the show. Wow.But, but I must interrupt you just one sec. I have a great memory of my son Jonathan coming into my office uh back in the fall ...

Welcome back. The Trump administration is on something of a losing streak in court. On Friday, a federal appeals court struck down many of the president's tariffs, saying he didn't have the emergency powers to levy them in the first place.Yeah. There was a ruling on Sunday against the Trump team's attempts to deport hundreds of Guatemalan children. On Tuesday, a federal appeals court ruled against the president's attempts to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members without due process.That same day, another j ...

Empires don't crumble overnight. Democracies don't fall into authoritarianism in the blink of an eye. But a recent survey of political scientists warns that America under Donald Trump is sliding into a form of authoritarianism that we now see in countries like Hungary. An NPR report defined this as so-called competitive authoritarianism when quote a leader comes to power democratically and then erodess the systems of checks and balances. Typically, the executive fills the civil service and key appointments, ...

Election Dynamics - The New York mayoral race has become a national spectacle due to the leading controversial Democratic socialist candidate, Zan Mandami [1] - A multi-candidate field favors Mandami because he is a socialist on the Democratic line, where about 70% of voters are Democrats in the general election [6][7] - A two-person race would be necessary to beat Mandami [7] - A proposal suggests that by September, the stronger candidate between Cuomo and Adams should proceed, while the other defers [10] Candidate Analysis - Cuomo believes he made strategic mistakes in the primary by not being aggressive enough in debunking Mandami's ideas and promoting his own agenda [3] - Cuomo argues that Mayor Adams is unelectable because he dropped out of the Democratic primary and New Yorkers have turned off on his management of the city and ongoing corruption [12][13] - Cuomo accuses Mandami of fueling anti-semitism by refusing to condemn anti-semitic statements and not believing in Israel as a free Jewish state [25][26] - Cuomo describes Mandami as a socialist who promises "free" everything, which is unrealistic and unsustainable [22][23] Political Landscape - The Democratic party has shifted to the far-left, paralyzing the government with anti-development and anti-public safety policies [18][19] - There is a concern that New York City is shifting away from development, growth, pro-business, and entrepreneurship [19][20] - Cuomo believes that New Yorkers are not socialists and will not support Mandami's radical policies in the general election [24] Adams' Situation - Adams is perceived as being held hostage by the White House, potentially influencing his policies [32] - Adams is accused of making a deal with President Trump regarding immigration policy in exchange for dropping charges against him [33] - Despite some positive metrics, Cuomo disagrees that the city is better under Adams, citing rising rapes, robberies, and grand larcenies [34][35]

Mayoral Candidate Assessment - The Partnership for New York City organized meetings with mayoral candidates, including Zoran Mandami and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams [1] - Business leaders found Zoran Mandami to be an impressive, honest, and hopeful candidate, though inexperienced [2][5] - Concerns were raised about Mandami's inexperience in managing a complex city and his reliance on fiscal policies deemed unrealistic by the business community [5] - Mandami expressed a willingness to learn and consider alternative approaches to achieving his goals, such as property tax reform instead of solely raising taxes to address rent issues [6][7] Anti-Semitism Concerns - Concerns were voiced regarding Mandami's initial reluctance to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada" [8][9] - While Mandami stated he would no longer use the phrase and would discourage others, some felt "discourage" was not a strong enough condemnation [9] - The issue of anti-Semitism in the city is a significant concern for CEOs, including those on the board of the Partnership [7][9][10] - Mandami stated he would oppose anti-Semitism and work to unite people to combat it [11] Political Landscape - The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the candidate, with the Partnership remaining neutral and not endorsing any candidate [13][14] - Polls indicate Mandami is currently ahead of Cuomo, but the election is in November, and the situation could change [17] - Governor Cuomo had spent $30 million on his campaign [17] City Security and Policing - The business community is focused on policing and security in the city [18] - Mandami is considering retaining the current police commissioner [19][20] - The current mayor's relationship with the US President may be helping to prevent ICE raids and National Guard presence in the city [22] - Governor Hokhl is also playing a role in managing the ICE presence [23][24]

Economic Outlook & Political Sentiment - The speaker expresses strong bullishness about the future of America, citing the current administration's ability to "get things done" [4][5] - There is optimism that economic growth could lead to increased tax revenues, potentially mitigating concerns about inflation and the deficit [10] - The speaker acknowledges concerns about anti-Semitism, particularly among young people, and expresses vocal opposition to it [8] Company Performance & Strategy (Implied - Invamemed Associates & Langon Medical Center) - The speaker expresses immense satisfaction with the Langon Medical Center, highlighting its success and leadership [12] - Other medical institutions are seeking guidance from Langon Medical Center on their success [13] - 26 years ago, the medical center was ranked 68th or 69th, implying significant improvement since then [13] Geopolitical Observations - The speaker believes the world is moving more towards America's direction and views the strike in Iran as a symbolic demonstration of American resolve [7]

And just in the last hour, former Governor Andrew Cuomo officially announced a third party run against Zoron Mani in the New York City mayoral race. Wing riding a wave of economic anger, though. M Donnie is still leading both Cuomo and sitting Mayor Eric Adams handedly by the way.But for some voters, economic frustration is not enough to appease their other big concern, anti-semitism. One of them is Ariel Stachel, a Tony awarding Tony Award-winning actor and writer and Jewish Arab New Yorker who posted this ...

Anti-Semitism Concerns - The nominee needs to clarify their position on globalizing the antifod, which is currently unacceptable [1] - The nominee must convince Jewish communities of their commitment to aggressively address the rise in anti-Semitism in New York City [1] - Any mayor must commit to the safety and well-being of all New York City residents [1] - A rise in anti-Jewish hate is a critical threshold that needs to be addressed [2]

Candidate's Stance on Controversial Phrase - The candidate, Zoran Mamani, did not explicitly condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada," which is perceived by many as a call for violence against Jewish people [1][2] - Mamani stated that he does not use that language and focuses on universal human rights, including the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians [3][4] - He emphasized actions over words, committing to protecting Jewish New Yorkers through his work as mayor and increasing funding for anti-hate crime programming by 800% [5][6][7] - Mamani's reluctance to condemn the phrase stems from a concern about policing speech, drawing a parallel to actions taken by Donald Trump [6][8] Political Strategy and Coalition Building - The candidate's approach is seen as a strategic move to build a coalition on the left, appealing to voters who may not adhere to strict ideological purity tests [11] - He is attempting to use the themes of freedom of speech and populism, similar to Donald Trump, to his advantage [12] - The candidate's success in attracting young voters who typically do not participate in Democratic primaries is noted [13] Economic Populism and Political Landscape - The report highlights the Democratic party's challenges in effectively messaging economic populism, despite many of their proposals aligning with this ideology [14] - The Republican party, under Donald Trump, is portrayed as maintaining strong control, while the Democratic party is engaged in open debates [16] - The current political climate includes a bill with a $150 billion boost to military spending, alongside cuts to food stamps, Medicaid, and closures of rural hospitals [14]

Controversy & Response - The report addresses concerns regarding the phrase "globalize the intifada," which some interpret as a call to violence against Jews [1][3] - The individual in question does not use the phrase but acknowledges the concerns surrounding it [2][7] - The individual emphasizes a commitment to universal human rights, including the safety and freedom of both Israelis and Palestinians [3] - The individual avoids explicitly condemning the phrase, citing concerns about policing speech [6] Actions & Commitments - The individual highlights a commitment to combating anti-Semitism through actions rather than solely through words [5][7] - A commitment to increase funding for anti-hate crime programming by 800% is mentioned [4] - The individual aims to protect Jewish New Yorkers through concrete actions and work [6] Context & Concerns - The report references concerns from Jewish New Yorkers, particularly in light of recent anti-Semitic attacks [4] - The individual draws a parallel to former President Trump's approach to policing speech, expressing reservations about similar actions [4][6]