The Foolish Optimist: Vance Bostic NY 8 Congressional District

                                                                                                    Vance Bostic on Running in NY-08: Public Service, Housing, and Breaking Money’s Grip on Congress     Host Amy McDonald interviews Vance Bostic, a Brooklyn-born service-industry worker and artist running for U.S. House in New York’s 8th Congressional District in 2026, who says the establishment—especially Hakeem Jeffries—has failed and that the system is “rigged” by billionaire and corporate money. Bostic recounts launching his campaign in July 2025, filing with the FEC in August 2025, and making the ballot after completing petitions. He emphasizes relatability, authenticity, and educating voters about primaries, with plans for door-knocking, campaign and policy videos, and a proposal to poll constituents on how he should vote on bills. Key issues include affordability and fear of being priced out of Brooklyn, housing as a right (including making the COVID-era eviction moratorium permanent), expanding SNAP toward UBI, taxing billionaires, and redirecting funds from wars and policing toward community investments.   Follow along with his campaign at VANCEBforNY8.com    01:59 Why He’s Running 04:06 Campaign Launch Timeline 05:41 Service Industry Politics 09:25 Ground Game Strategy 11:35 Answering Cynicism 12:43 Vision and Platform Basics 13:34 Housing and Survival Needs 16:17 UBI and Paying for It 20:58 District Priorities on the Ground 22:31 Brooklyn Vibes and Voter Chats 23:49 Primary Access Gameplan 24:34 Campaign Video Plans 24:53 Door Knocking In Brooklyn 26:02 Let Voters Guide Votes 26:57 Fighting Apathy Together 29:22 Coalitions And Accountability 30:26 Fake News And Public Records 32:32 New Voices In Government 34:24 History Backlash And Racism 38:43 Where To Find Vance 39:36 Rapid Fire Favorites 43:35 Coney Island Love 44:34 Final Thanks And Wrap