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Revisionist History · July 16, 2026 · 27m

The Staten Island Problem - Part 2: A New Map

Show Notes

After the Supreme Court ruled on aspects of New York City government, Staten Island emerged as a loser, sparking a new secession movement led by a local artist. Malcolm Gladwell delves into the borough's unique psychology, connecting it to the legacy of the Fresh Kills landfill, once the largest garbage dump in the world.

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Highlights

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Staten Island's Political Disenfranchisement
The Supreme Court's examination of NYC government leaves Staten Island worse off.
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Secession Organizing on Staten Island
A local artist begins organizing a movement for Staten Island to secede from New York City.
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The Psychology of an Island Shaped by a Landfill
The collective psyche of Staten Island is deeply linked to the presence of the world's largest garbage dump.
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Misc

✧The psychology of Staten Island is examined through its relationship with the Fresh Kills landfill, once the largest garbage dump in the world.
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