Talk:NYC

Julie talks with Yext founder and CEO Howard Lerman. In this episode, you’ll hear where Howard gets his ideas, what it takes to grow a startup from a few people to over a thousand, how Howard defines an entrepreneur, and why Yext is a firm believer in the physical workspace.

Julie talks with Politico New York City Hall Bureau Chief Sally Goldenberg. In this episode, you’ll hear what to make of Eric Adams’ victory, how Sally and her team tracked the semi-virtual, semi-physical campaign trail, where the race could go ahead of the general election in November, and why it all matters for the future of New York.

Julie talks with Gotham Gazette Executive Editor and NYC political connoisseur Ben Max. In this episode, you’ll hear what issues are surrounding the top five mayoral contenders, how they’ve differentiated themselves in a crowded race, who might come out on top, and why it’s so important to rank candidates all the way down the ballot in this first citywide test of ranked choice voting.

Julie talks with Gothamist & WNYC reporter Liz Kim. In this episode, you’ll hear why Liz went from covering COVID to the candidates, how ranked choice voting is changing city politics, who progressives are coalescing around, and what issues are setting the tone of the race.

Julie talks with former President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) James Patchett, who just left the post in February. In this episode, you’ll hear where James was when he got the call to action from the city, how NYCEDC ramped up PPE and ventilator production early in the pandemic, what cities and working may look like post-pandemic, and why you should be optimistic about New York’s economic recovery.

Julie talks with New York Times Metro reporter, Dana Rubinstein. In this episode, you’ll hear where each candidate stands in the mayoral race, how the city and state would ever get along, what Bill de Blasio could do after leaving office, and why Andrew Yang might be caught off guard by the wild world of New York City political press.

Julie talks with Mike Steib, the CEO of Artsy, a digital art marketplace. In this episode, you’ll hear why New York is the best place to grow a business, how every company can think like a tech company, what qualifications to look for in New York’s next mayor, and where people are buying art during the pandemic (online, duh).

Julie talks with New York Times tech writer, Shira Ovide. In this episode, you’ll hear what’s changing the face of journalism, how Americans really feel about technology, why government needs to embrace digital tools, and who Shira watches on TikTok (okay spoiler, it’s cute animals).

Julie talks with fashion designer, business owner, feminist organizer, and NYC transplant, Rebecca Minkoff. In this episode, you’ll hear how Rebecca made the tough decisions to keep her brand alive during the pandemic, what companies can do to support women and minority ventures, where fashion meets tech, and why “Zoom shoulders” is the definitive 2020 fashion trend.

Julie talks with ABC Executive Producer, former Chief Content Officer at Hearst Magazines, and UK expat, Joanna Coles. In this episode, you’ll hear how her career has connected industries, where the future of media is headed, what’s in store for her SPAC, and why New York remains the only place she wants to live.