Cats and Cosby Team talk w/ Israeli Day Parade Chairman Harley Lippman: Mamdani Won't March in the Parade Because He Does Not Support the State of Israel | 05-29-26

About this episode

The episode discusses the political climate in New York, focusing on Governor Hochul's sanctuary city legislation and Mayor Mandani's refusal to march in the Israel Day Parade.

The team's discussion centers on the political climate in New York, specifically criticizing the record-breaking state budget and Governor Hochul’s controversial new sanctuary city legislation. Legal experts on the panel argue that the law, which restricts cooperation with federal agents and bans them from wearing masks, violates the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution and serves as a performative gesture to the governor's base. The conversation shifts to a sharp condemnation of Mayor Mandani, who is labeled a divisive leader for his refusal to participate in the upcoming Israel Day Parade and his alleged snubbing of the Puerto Rican community. Guest Harley Lippman frames this mayoral boycott as part of a rising tide of anti-Semitism comparable to the 1930s, ultimately positioning the segment as a critique of leaders who prioritize ideological agendas over communal unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: John Catsimatidis, Rita Cosby

Guest: Harley Lippman

Topics covered

• political climate
• New York state budget
• sanctuary city legislation
• anti-Semitism
• Israel Day Parade
• community unity

Keywords

• New York
• sanctuary city
• anti-Semitism
• Israel Day Parade
• Governor Hochul
• Mayor Mandani
• political discussion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Israel Day Parade, Puerto Rican community, Supremacy Clause

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