Live from Queens, Part 1: The Chancellor

School Colors by Brooklyn Deep

Dec 22, 202200:34:42Government & Organizations

This is the first of two bonus episodes recorded live at the Queens Public Library on December 15, 2022. Mark and Max interviewed New York City Schools Chancellor David C. Banks. Banks was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams a...

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