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After Hours with Jamie Rubin: A Vital City Podcast

Jamie Rubin
New York City
Affordable Housing
Andrew Cuomo
New York City Government
Rikers Island
Nonprofit Sector
Eric Adams
Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani Administration
Public Safety
Housing
Corruption
Housing Crisis
Modular Housing
New York City Housing Crisis
Michael Ray Richardson
Climate Change
Ed Glaeser
Trump Administration
New York City Mayoral Campaign

It's all bigger in New York City: personalities, problems, solutions. Jamie Rubin takes listeners behind the scenes for analysis, insight, and gossip with decision-makers and experts. From his wide-ranging experience on Wall Street, in City Hall, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C., Jamie knows how to ask the right people the toughest questions — on topics from housing to climate change to subway r... more

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The Met Gala, the largest fundraiser in America, raises money for the Costume Institute at the Met Museum, which pays a dollar a year in rent. Tom Costello thinks we can do better. Jamie sits down with the theater director and co-founder of the Debt ... more

Freezing the rent sounds simple. Alex Armlovich, one of the sharpest housing policy minds in the country, explains why it isn't — and why that doesn't mean it's wrong. Jamie and Alex, a fellow at the Niskanen Center and program officer at Coefficient... more

Jamie talks to Louisa Chafee, the head of the city's Independent Budget Office, about what it means when a mayor is honest about spending but bullish on income. The new administration delivered on its promise to provide fiscal transparency. But with ... more

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Recent Guests

Joe McReynolds
Urban studies scholar and policy analyst with a focus on Tokyo; author and researcher
Keio University alumni; Vital City contributor
Episode: Lessons from Tokyo
Tom Costello
Co-founder and executive producer of The Debt Gala
The Debt Gala
Episode: The Debt Gala: The Red Carpet for the People
Alex Armlovich
Housing policy nerd; program officer with Coefficient Giving; former Rent Guidelines Board member
Coefficient Giving; former NYC Rent Guidelines Board
Episode: The Cost of Freezing the Rent
Louisa Chaffee
Executive Director of the Independent Budget Office
Independent Budget Office
Episode: The Honest City Budget
Molly Park
Former Commissioner of the NYC Department of Social Services (DSS)
New York City Government
Episode: Leaving City Hall: An Exit Interview with Molly Park
Gloria Gong
Executive Director of the Government Performance Lab at the Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Governments That Get Results
Renita Francois
Former head of the Mayor's Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety
Episode: Reducing Crime by Improving Neighborhoods
Jake Uitti
Co-author of Michael Ray Richardson's autobiography
Episode: Remembering a Talented, Troubled Knick
Bill Lipton
Political organizer and former lead organizer for the Working Families Party
National Party, Formerly Working Families Party
Episode: The Secret to Solving Climate Change

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Jamie Rubin
Host focused on urban policy, housing, and city governance with experience across finance and government.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Smart, insider conversation about what really makes things happen in NYC

    Should be required listening for everyone who calls this city home!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ValKat12
    United States7 months ago
  • Bad audio

    Jamie’s does a thing where his goes low and barely audible. Please fix it! Otherwise. Great fascinating pod. Really enjoyed the content I could hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kaydee Monty
    United States10 months ago
  • Smart!

    A brilliant podcast featuring insightful conversations with knowledgeable guests about a city I’ll probably never call home. The topics sound boring but are presented in a fascinating manner, and the dialogue is refreshingly calm—no interruptions, no bullying, no anger. I wish every conversation could be this respectful and thoughtful. It will make you think, I absolutely love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thelma718
    United Statesa year ago

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Smart, insider conversation about what really makes things happen in NYC
A calm, respectful and insightful dialogue; content feels thoughtful and engaging
Great content with knowledgeable guests; audio improvement requested on a specific episode

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Lessons from Tokyo
Q: What is it that you do for a living?
He describes a mix of national security analysis focused on China and a parallel role as an urban studies researcher studying Tokyo and what American cities can learn from it.
Lessons from Tokyo
Q: Tell me where you actually live.
Joe explains he splits time between DC and Tokyo, highlighting how his location fuels his research and perspectives on urban policy.
The Honest City Budget
Q: Okay, last thing, lightning round. Can I do a quick lightning round with you?
Sure, happy to.
Leaving City Hall: An Exit Interview with Molly Park
Q: What are your thoughts on the upcoming leadership transition and what advice would you offer your successor?
There will be innovation and new approaches, but wholesale starting over isn't feasible due to external constraints. It's important to monitor federal changes (like ABOD work requirements) and maintain a strong focus on outcomes and accountability from day one.
Leaving City Hall: An Exit Interview with Molly Park
Q: How do you balance the scale of the city's housing programs with the need to focus on specific, high-impact cases?
The city needs both—scale and targeted interventions. DSS is a housing agency at heart, and by identifying the high-impact users we can drive outsized improvements while continuing to operate large, citywide programs.

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A NYC-focused show that features in-depth conversations with city decision-makers, journalists, and policy experts to unpack housing, governance, climate, and public safety. Episodes repeatedly center on practical urban challenges, data-driven policy, and behind-the-scenes dynamics of New York City politics, often with a solutions-oriented mindset and a preference for thoughtful, respectful dialogue. Notably, the program frequently hosts former officials, scholars, and influential organizers who bring on-the-ground experience and empirical perspectives to complex city issues, making it a likely hub for listeners who want strategic insight into how NYC gets things done.

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3. Alex Armlovich
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5. Molly Park
6. Gloria Gong
7. Renita Francois
8. Jake Uitti

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