In our exclusive interview, Whitney Tilson, former hedge fund manager turned first-time political candidate, shares his perspective on the challenges facing New York City and the bold solutions he believes are necessary. Tilson presents his case for why fresh leadership is needed — promising to tackle crime, affordability, and economic decline with a pro-business, no-nonsense approach. From cutting violent crime by 50% to building ample affordable housing units, Tilson is doubling down on big ideas and data-driven solutions. As a self-identified political outsider, Tilson shares how his decades of business expertise and advocacy work (from NYC education reform to raising $18M for Ukraine) uniquely position him to lead the city back to prosperity. But can a first-time candidate overcome entrenched political interests and an uphill battle for voter turnout? In this episode, we explore: Making NYC a friendly place for small businesses The challenges of NYC’s affordability and housing crises Strategies for cutting crime and reforming bail policies Lessons from Houston’s success in tackling homelessness Why business-friendly policies are critical for NYC’s comeback and more