New York City Comptroller Mark Levine outlines his vision for the city’s financial future and explains his role as the Chief Financial Officer responsible for managing a $320 billion pension fund. Levine emphasizes his commitment to economic development and fiscal oversight, specifically through his power to audit city agencies and investigate wasteful spending. The conversation highlights a tension between government-funded initiatives, such as a proposed municipal supermarket, and the host's preference for capitalism and private-sector support for small businesses.

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