Corey 's Corner
Step inside Corey’s Corner — where experience, truth, and leadership collide. Hosted by Corey Pegues a retired NYPD Executive , Army Veteran, best-selling Author, and Community Advocate, this podcast brings raw, unfiltered conversations about law enforcement, politics, and public safety.
Weekly episodes will feature a deep dive with change-makers, elected officials, and thought leaders and community advocates on the front lines of policy and justice. Straight from the New York City streets to national headlines, Corey keeps it right, personal, and unapologetically honest.
🎧 Real talk. Right leadership. Real New York.
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Corey 's Corner
Building a Legacy in Education with David Banks
In this episode, Corey Pegues sits down with David Banks, former Chancellor of New York City Public Schools, for an in-depth conversation about the future of education. Together, they examine the state of reading in America, the urgent need to improve literacy, and the challenges educators face in preparing students for success. Banks also reflects on his proposal for a citywide cellphone ban in classrooms—designed to remove distractions and strengthen learning—that was delayed by Mayor Adams. Finally, Corey and David look back on his legacy of work and leadership, highlighting the impact he’s had on generations of students and the path forward for public education.