Ep. 55 - NYC Council Member Vickie Paladino - Telling it Like it Is

New York’s latest crime numbers may say one thing, but on the ground, Councilwoman Vickie Paladino says the reality is very different. If you care about public safety, self-defense, immigration enforcement, or what your vote can actually change in New York, this conversation is a must-listen.

Josh sits down with Paladino, the New York City Councilwoman representing District 19 in Northeast Queens, for a blunt breakdown of why so many New Yorkers still feel unsafe despite reports of falling shootings and murders.

She doesn’t hold back as she explains why “less crime” on paper can still mean more fear in real life, how policing has been constrained, and why she believes the city’s response to mental illness, homelessness, and repeat offenders is failing ordinary residents.