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Dad, nobody wants to listen to you about New York !

Dad, nobody wants to listen to you about New York !

By: Philip Skitch
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Hi. My name is Philip and I am the host of the Dad, nobody wants to listen to you podcast. I have lived and visited New York in each of the last four decades, and after my last trip in July 2023 to visit my son and family members, I was inspired to investigate some social issues from my perspective as an American - Englishman living in Germany, who has seen New York and America change more dramatically in the last ten years than the combined 40 years. I will be investigating some of the biggest issues facing New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple, such as Rents and accommodation, Drug policy in particular the consequences of the recent liberalisation of Canabis. I will find out what has happened to the subway system and why it is losing 500 million dollars a year to fare evasion. I will talk with those who know about the consequence of rampant gentrification, and spiralling living costs.  Homelessness, Healthcare, Crime and the environment.
 My son says "Get a grip Dad, nobody wants to listen to a white middle-aged man rant." Let’s prove him wrong shall we?

Philip Skitch Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 12: Tourism in New York City

    Episode 12: Tourism in New York City
    Oct 24 2023

    Tourism in New york is a huge money spinner and employer for the folks who live and work there, as well as the local and state government through taxation.
    In 2022, New York City welcomed 56.7 million visitors, up from 32.9 million in 2021.
    Visitation is forecast to grow to 63.3 million in 2023 and surpass 2019 levels by 2024.
    International visitation rebounded in 2022 to 8.9 million visitors, more than triple the
    2021 volume and 69% of the 2019 benchmark.
    I look at the history of New York Tourism, as well as warn you about the Tourism Traps !

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    28 mins
  • Episode 11 : The cost of Living Crisis and Food Fraud in New York

    Episode 11 : The cost of Living Crisis and Food Fraud in New York
    Oct 19 2023

    The cost of living in New York is the highest in the world and joint first place with Singapore. London prices are also sky high where a state of crisis has been declared. why do New Yorkers feel so poor, and what are the different factors at play here - apart from the obvious one like Rent ? Is there fraud going on in the grocery business that is cashing in on the high prices? 

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    31 mins
  • Episode 10: What a Waste !

    Episode 10: What a Waste !
    Oct 12 2023

    It is consistently ranked as one of the dirtiest cities in the world. Why is this? Is it because of the large population and lack of space, or not enough recycling? Or is something else at play? Let’s take a closer look at some of the reasons why New York City is so dirty. Private Landfills by 2029 will be nearly a  $200 Billion a year business, so do we really care to make NYC waste free ?

    Further Reading


    https://www.retroreport.org/video/voyage-of-the-mobro-4000/


    https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/274-23/mayor-adams-releases-planyc-getting-sustainability-done-new-york-city-s-strategic-climate-plan#/0

    https://www.nyxt.nyc/blog/environmental-issues-nyc/https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/site/homehttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/29/opinion/nyc-sanitation.html

    https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/talking-trash-during-the-dog-days-a-brief-history-of-sanitation-in-new-york-city/


    https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/07/can-jessica-tisch-make-new-york-city-less-disgusting.html


    https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/see-which-nyc-borough-has-dirtiest-streets-and-sidewalks/4258524/

    https://thehill.com/homenews/4082591-taylor-swift-hit-with-3k-in-fines-from-nyc-sanitation-department-report/

    https://www.thecut.com/2023/04/rat-pity.html

    https://nylcv.org/news/nyc-needs-common-sense-waste-management-now/

    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/29/nyregion/nyc-recycling.html

    https://climate.cityofnewyork.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OneNYC-2050-Summary.pdf






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