“We are the rat.” Broker fees, election wrap-ups, and the War on Rats (S13 EP3) - November 13, 2024

In this episode of AudioFiles, we celebrate the New Yorkers who survive and shape the urban landscape. We visit a Manhattan exhibit celebrating Shirley Chisholm, her political life, and how her legacy connects to Kamala Harris. We’ll also dive into Eric Adams’ war on rats, check in with street vendors on Roosevelt Avenue facing police crackdowns, and break down a new bill concerning broker fees in New York’s housing market. CREDITS: Managing Producer: Melanie Marich Producer: Jesse King Host: Evelin Fajardo-Alvarez Assistant Producer: Graham Hartmann Reporters: Marissa Braswell, Nathaly Cisneros, Melanie Marich Guests: Rachel Kahn Editors: Kalli Anderson, Richard Yeh, Cynthia Rodriguez and Maggie Freleng Audio Engineer: Chad Bernhard, with help from Amber Watson Music Credits: Holizna, Beat Mekanik, Jahzzar, And The Crypts Special thanks to Gwynne Hogan. For more info on AudioFiles: www.audiofilespodcast.com