Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and Republican candidate for mayor of New York City, sits down to discuss his unconventional campaign in a race led by democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani. Despite being the GOP nominee, Sliwa has no support from President Trump, who backs Andrew Cuomo instead—and he says he doesn't care.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Sliwa reveals how billionaires tried to pressure him to drop out of the race, why he believes Eric Adams "had a price" when he withdrew, and his vision for tackling homelessness, mental health crises, and housing affordability in NYC. He also opens up about patrolling the subways with the Guardian Angels, his wife's cat rescue work, his love of electronic dance music, and why he's not afraid of socialists.

Sliwa’s picks:

Book: The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair

Parks: Central Park and Elizabeth Street Garden

Music: Electronic Dance Music, including Bunt