The Democratic Party in New York State has outlived its usefulness, says Bradley, and voters and candidates alike would be better off without it. Plus, the important lessons of Lori Lightfoot's reelection woes in Chicago, the tradeoffs of the four-day workweek, the VC blues and a plug for 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga."

[2:30] New York State Democratic Party

[9:20] Chicago mayoral election

[23:45] 4-day work week

[31:00] State of VC

[35:29] Recommendation of the week

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Mentioned on today's episode:

‘The Democratic Party in New York Is a Disaster’, by Ross Barkan, The New York Times Magazine (02/22/23)

Trial Run of 4-Day Workweek Wins Converts, by Lora Kelley, The New York Times (02/22/23)

'I feel like I got catfished': Young VCs who left investment banking and consulting jobs are having career second thoughts in the downturn, by Stephanie Palazzolo and Madeline Renbarger, Business Insider (02/22/23)