Mark Levine, the NYC comptroller who won't run for mayor

In this conversation, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine discusses his journey in New York City politics, focusing on his recent campaign for comptroller, the challenges of housing affordability, and the importance of progressive policies. He reflects on his experiences running for office, the role of the comptroller, and his commitment to using technology to improve city governance. Levine also shares insights on investment strategies, the significance of endorsements, and his personal growth throughout his political career.Levine's picksBooks"Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek ThompsonPodcastDwarkesh Patel's podcastPlaces & TransitFort Tryon ParkThe CloistersA Subway Train1 Subway TrainPreservationPresbyterian Church on the West SideKeywordsMark Levine, New York City, Comptroller, housing affordability, politics, Juan Manuel Benítez, Democratic nominee, personal journey, political views, languages, Trump, Zohran Mamdani, Ezra Klein, Dwarkesh Patel