Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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This week Sean is joined with Union leaders Tom Gesualdi and Kevin McCaffrey. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Tom Gesualdi and Kevin McCaffrey
01:41 - Where Are We With Organized Labor in New York City?
03:41 - What is the Concern Surrounding Mamdani?
07:00 - Defunding The Police
12:26 - Mamdani’s Position on Development of the City
23:47 - Keeping Trucks and Commercial Vehicles Out of New York City
28:57 - Democratic Party vs. Republican Party
44:13 - Chuck Schumer and the Government Shutdown
55:59 - Fears of A.I.
1:08:53 - What Does November of ‘28 Look Like?
01:11:41 - Who Would You Have Lunch With?

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