Valuetainment "150,000 Kids Are LEAVING" - Mamdani's NYC School CRISIS Is Worse Than You Think
May 13, 2026
Adam Sosnick, quick-witted panelist offering sharp observations. Tom Ellsworth, data-focused analyst breaking down policy impacts. Vincent 'Vinny' Oshana, outspoken commentator on crime and politics. They debate a demoted NYPD captain's remarks, a surge in transit violence and subway killings, and a steep decline in NYC public school enrollment despite soaring per-student spending.
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Leadership Criticism Damages Police Morale
- Patrick Bet-David and Vincent Oshana argue NYC leadership undermines police morale by publicly criticizing cops and prioritizing optics over officer support.
- They cite a captain being reassigned after calling Mayor Adams an "embarrassment" and department policy banning on-duty political comments.
Captain Wilson Reassigned After Viral Comments
- CBS reported Captain James Wilson was removed as second in command after viral comments about the mayor and Democrats.
- He was reassigned to a Bronx 911 call center while NYPD said his disciplinary process was ongoing.
Sharp Transit Crime Spike Linked To Policy Choices
- Transit crime metrics show steep recent increases: Vinny cites robberies up 18%, murders up 300%, and misdemeanor assault up 15% in NYC transit.
- They link rising crime to political stances that they say weaken police support and enforcement.