Patrick (@patrickfornyc) is a former public school teacher and East Side organizer. He is a former and current candidate for New York State Assembly, and his platform aims to fully fund transit infrastructure, public health, and public education systems so that future generations don't suffer the problems we keep passing on. In this ep Patrick shares his thoughts on the local NYC issues that are actually solved on a state level, the current mayoral run, wage theft, the legalization of weeds effect on NYC and delivery people's rights, among other issues. If you wish to support the pod you can do so at www.patreon.com/fomomachine !!