This week on Nuance, Mike Scala officially announces his candidacy for the New York State Assembly District 23 — despite battling a rough voice due to illness. Joined by co-host Jay Carter the two discuss Mike’s recent experiences at the ASAAL convention in Atlantic City and the critical importance of local elections.

📌 This week on Nuance:

• Mike Scala launches his campaign for the New York State Assembly District 23
• Grassroots organizing and coalition-building across diverse communities
• Reflections from the ASAAL convention and moderating a labor panel
• AI regulation and public policy accountability

More on Mike's campaign: https://scala.vision/

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Twitter/X’s new “About Me” feature is exposing deceptive accounts—and it’s revealing just how deep foreign interference goes in American discourse. Mike Scala and Jay Carter dive into how fake “American” accounts are influencing politics, pop culture, and public opinion, and discuss the rise of AI regulation in NYC government. Are we keeping up with technology—or already losing control?

This week on Nuance:

• Twitter/X’s new feature exposing account origins
• Foreign influence in U.S. politics and culture via social media
• How deceptive accounts affect online discourse
• New York City’s proposed AI oversight office
• Potential dangers and regulation of AI tools in public services
• Ethical implications of AI autonomy and deception
• Philosophical questions around AI, sleep, and simulated reality

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New York City is offering a second chance to former employees fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. We discuss the political, legal, and ethical implications of this move as Mayor Adams prepares to exit office. From personal freedoms to public health, they unpack what this policy shift means and whether it sets a precedent for future governance.

This week on Nuance:

NYC's reversal on vaccine-related firings for public employees

The balance between public health mandates and personal freedoms

Political polarization around the COVID-19 vaccine

Mayor Adams’ legacy and motivations behind this policy change

Broader reflections on politicization of health decisions and personal liberty

#COVID19, #VaccineMandate, #PublicHealth, #NYCPolitics, #EricAdams

Nuance with Mike Scala and Jay Carter is a weekly video podcast that engages its audience through examination of current events from the unique perspectives of its hosts and guests.

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