We kick off the Killed By Desk podcast with one of our favorite examples of a punk going from respect in the scene to a respectable career. Justin Brannan is known by many NYHC fans as the guitarist for Indecision and Most Precious Blood, but his priorities took a left turn when he decided to run for New York City Council. Assuming office in 2018, Justin opens up about what it’s like to be a local politician, from keeping your constituents happy while staying true to your ideals to the best pizza in Bay Ridge, and why no one wants to play South Dakota on a Tuesday night. You can find Justin at @justinbrannan
We kick off the Killed By Desk podcast with one of our favorite examples of a punk going from respect in the scene to a respectable career. Justin Brannan is known by many NYHC fans as the guitarist for Indecision and Most Precious Blood, but his priorities took a left turn when he decided to run for New York City Council. Assuming office in 2018, Justin opens up about what it’s like to be a local politician, from keeping your constituents happy while staying true to your ideals to the best pizza in Bay Ridge, and why no one wants to play South Dakota on a Tuesday night. You can find Justin at @justinbrannan
Links:
Justin Brannan
https://council.nyc.gov/district-43/
Puppy Mill Bill
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/626775/new-york-senate-bans-pet-store-animal-sales
Point Grubber Report
Carter and NY Democrats
https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/31/jimmy-carter-and-the-new-york-democrats/
Anti-Brannan Campaign Ad
https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/republican-justin-brannan-anti-metal-political-attack-ad/
NYC Mayor Drops Groundhog
https://nypost.com/2014/09/25/groundhog-dropped-by-de-blasio-died-of-internal-injuries/
Charlie Gets Hit By Car
Chain Of Strength
Visit Bay Ridge
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