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.

America is facing one of the most critical moments in modern history. In this New Frontiers episode, Paul Johnson is joined by Bob Rob and Henry Thompson to uncover how both major parties are failing, how global power is shifting, and why independents could hold the key to America’s future.

Topics Discussed in This Episode:

- Trump’s emergency powers & the collapse of democratic guardrails

- Trump’s tariffs pushing India closer to China and Russia

- The new authoritarian alliance: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea

- How tariffs hurt poor countries and weaken global democracy

- GOP betrayal of small-government and free-market conservatives

- Democrats’ failures on crime & the debate over federal troops

- The immigration divide and partisan polarization in America

- Government shutdown threats and America’s economic instability

- Jobs, interest rates, and why the economy will decide the next election

Chapters:

00:00 - Rewriting American Democracy

05:13 - Introduction

08:42 - India’s Prime Minister Modi at Xi’s Parade: A Warning for America

14:17 - The New Axis of Authoritarians: China, Russia, Iran & More

17:20 - Is the U.S. Already in a Cold War With China?

21:23 - Trump’s Foreign Policy: Tariffs, Allies, and Global Fallout

25:46 - Which Government Thrives in an Economic Crisis?

33:16 - Tariffs, Politics & The World Economy at Risk

35:27 - Trump vs Free Markets: How He Breached Private Industry

43:28 - Trump’s Federal Troops in Democratic Cities

52:47 - Where Republicans and Democrats Secretly Agree

58:38 - Government Shutdown: Should Democrats Fight or Fold?

1:09:01 - America’s Economy in Crisis: Jobs, Inflation & Deficits

1:16:56 - Final Remarks and Conclusion

The Democratic Party is facing a crisis like never before. With millions of voters leaving, independents on the rise, and Republicans gaining ground, is America ready for a third party revolution?

In this episode of New Frontiers, Paul Johnson, Henry Thompson, and Bob Robb break down the shocking voter registration numbers, the challenges Democrats face with their base, and how Trump’s policies are reshaping both parties.

From the economy, inflation, and immigration to debates over wokeness, national security, and pro-growth agendas, this panel asks the hard question: Does the Democratic Party have a future—or is it time for something new?