On this episode, Kevin and Ed sit down with Jim Walden, independent candidate for New York City Mayor. Walden discusses his campaign progress, including significant milestones like securing endorsements and raising funds. He outlines his 'A Better Way' plan to reform the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) by replacing it with the Citywide Department of Public Integrity (CDPI) to ensure fairer and more effective handling of police misconduct cases. Walden covers a wide range of topics, including congestion pricing, parole board reforms, and his views on the challenges facing law enforcement in NYC. He emphasizes the need for local control over justice and law enforcement, highlighting his plans for housing, increased salaries, and wider exemptions for police officers. The episode concludes with a discussion about NYC's parole board's history of releasing cop killers and Walden’s proposals for retaining and recruiting NYPD officers. Walden closes with a campaign pitch, stressing the importance of having an apolitical, integrity-driven mayor.

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