Why Socialism Is Failing New York | Ft. Marty Dolan

The Optimistic American

In this episode of New Frontiers, Paul Johnson sits down with Marty Dolan, a former Wall Street executive now running for New York City Public Advocate. From AOC and Zohran Mamdani to NYC’s $115 billion budget, Dolan explains why New York politics are broken and how he plans to fix them.

Topics discussed:

- From Wall Street to Politics – Dolan’s 40 years in finance, why he entered NYC politics, and how the Public Advocate role has been misused by radicals.

- NYC’s $115 Billion Budget & Broken Leadership – why New York spends far more than other cities, how radicals like AOC & Mamdani are reshaping the Democratic Party, and why progressives are failing urban governance.

- A Bold Plan for Young Americans – Dolan’s economic vision to empower youth with a “no taxes until 25” rebate plan, creating financial independence and stronger futures.

- Fixing What’s Broken in NYC – tackling crime with more cops, technology, and community trust, while ending government giveaways, rent control, and dependency-driven housing policies.

- Unity vs Division – his experience running against AOC, the dangers of victim mentality and political violence, and how the Unity Party offers a path toward American self-sufficiency and national renewal.