On The Mark

About On The Mark

This podcast series addresses our rapidly changing world and how it is affecting industries and people in unique and interesting ways. As John F. Kennedy once said, change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. The business leaders and personalities who are interviewed in these podcasts all look to the future. We hope our listeners and viewers come away with information and inspiration that help them adapt in both their business and personal lives.

Publisher

Howard Mark Rubin

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Feb 2025

Latest episode

1 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jun 2026

   "New Progressivism" with the Founder of the Unity Party, Marty Dolan

   On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 36 In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Marty Dolan, a candidate challenging Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) in New York's 14th Congressional District in the Democratic June 23 primary. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Dolan’s argument that AOC represents far-left, antagonistic politics that struggle to succeed in legislatures built around centrist coalitions * Disorder on Roosevelt Avenue and the bipartisan “Restore Roosevelt Avenue” group that pushed Gov. Kathy Hochul to send state troopers * Dolan’s take on gerrymandering as “profoundly un-American,” saying primary outcomes are driven heavily by money and turnout operations * Social media’s minimal impact in parts of the South Bronx, but how it helps sharpen campaign messaging * “Marty Money” policies: Dolan’s housing platform centered on privatizing NYCHA by selling apartments to current tenants at reduced prices to encourage equity ownership * Reparations for slavery, citing commissions at both the federal and New York State levels and framing it as a damages-based approach * Dolan’s professional background in investment banking and insurance, working on major issues including environmental liability, Lloyd’s of London, post-9/11 insurance market challenges, and the global financial crisis * Dolan’s proposal to expand charter and religious schools, including the direct election of the school chancellor by parents Learn more about Marty Dolan: * Visit Marty’s campaign website: https://www.martydolan.org (https://www.martydolan.org) * Connect with Marty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-dolan-ba5b631a1 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-dolan-ba5b631a1) *********************************** On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin: This podcast series addresses our rapidly changing world and how it is affecting industries and people in unique and interesting ways. As John F. Kennedy once said, change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. The business leaders and personalities who are interviewed in these podcasts all look to the future. We hope our listeners and viewers come away with information and inspiration that help them adapt in both their business and personal lives. Watch more episodes of On The Mark: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goetzplatzer (https://www.youtube.com/@goetzplatzer) * Website: https://goetzplatzer.com (https://goetzplatzer.com) * SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/6tkWs6vb8kHev7um6 (https://on.soundcloud.com/6tkWs6vb8kHev7um6) Connect and learn more from your host, Howard Mark Rubin: * Connect with Howard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardrubingf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardrubingf) * Call: 212-695-7753 * Email: hrubin@goetzplatzer.com (mailto:hrubin@goetzplatzer.com)

2. 

   17 Apr 2026

   From Refugee to Candidate — A conversation with NY State Senate Candidate Alina Bonsell

   On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 35 In this episode of “On The Mark,” Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Alina Bonsell, a Republican running for the New York State Senate District 28 in Manhattan. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Alina’s background as a legal Jewish refugee from Odessa who grew up in NYC, worked 15 years in pharmaceuticals, launched startups, and now runs a small real estate business * How campaigns use social media/AI for branding and content, while ballot access still requires in-person signature gathering * Alina’s case against a 20-year incumbent: rising cost of living, public safety fears, waste/fraud, and declining quality of life despite high taxpayer contributions * Alina’s public safety agenda: more officers, higher morale, tougher prosecution, and a supplemental safety task force working with NYPD; more civics and career-path education * Positions on governance: supports term limits, bipartisan cooperation, and appeals to moderate and Jewish Democrats * Critiques of Mayor Mamdani’s promises and property tax proposals; proposes targeted tax relief for under-25s, working parents with young children, and seniors’ pensions * Immigration stance: prioritize residents, oppose taxpayer-funded handouts, support legal work authorization and a path to citizenship for non-criminal migrants; case-by-case cooperation with ICE * Homeless shelter issue: highlights lack of zoning/safety rules and alleges fraud in homelessness spending; says she is drafting legislation to add restrictions and accountability Learn more about Alina Bonsell: * Learn more about Alina on her campaign website: https://www.alinabonsell.com/meetalina (https://www.alinabonsell.com/meetalina) * Follow Alina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alinab.nyc (https://www.instagram.com/alinab.nyc) * Follow Alina on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alinaforny (https://www.facebook.com/alinaforny) * Follow Alina on X: https://x.com/AlinaBonsell (https://x.com/AlinaBonsell) * Follow Alina on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alinabonsell (https://www.tiktok.com/@alinabonsell) * Email Alina: CONTACT@ALINABONSELL.COM (mailto:CONTACT@ALINABONSELL.COM) *********************************** On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin: This podcast series addresses our rapidly changing world and how it is affecting industries and people in unique and interesting ways. As John F. Kennedy once said, change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. The business leaders and personalities who are interviewed in these podcasts all look to the future. We hope our listeners and viewers come away with information and inspiration that help them adapt in both their business and personal lives. Watch more episodes of On The Mark: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goetzplatzer (https://www.youtube.com/@goetzplatzer) * Website: https://goetzplatzer.com (https://goetzplatzer.com) * SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/6tkWs6vb8kHev7um6 (https://on.soundcloud.com/6tkWs6vb8kHev7um6) Connect and learn more from your host, Howard Mark Rubin: * Connect with Howard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardrubingf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardrubingf) * Call: 212-695-7753 * Email: hrubin@goetzplatzer.com (hrubin@goetzplatzer.com)

3. 

   1 Apr 2026

   Embracing Change: Post-COVID Estate Planning in the Age of AI with Alison Arden Besunder

   On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 34 In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Alison Besunder, Equity Partner and Chair of the Trusts & Estates Planning, Administration, and Guardianship and Fiduciary Litigation Groups at Goetz Platzer. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * An outline of Alison’s practice, encompassing estate planning, trust/estate administration, probate contests, and Article 81 contested guardianships * How the COVID-19 pandemic shifted her work virtually and the effect on consultations and execution ceremonies * Testamentary capacity: the legal standard, how attorneys assess it during consults and signings * Considerations in disinheriting heirs, defining stepchildren, and handling specific bequests, often using trust structures * Revocable vs. irrevocable trusts, probate avoidance, and minor/descendants trusts * AI’s emerging role as a tool for low-stakes and repetitive tasks, litigation support, and efficiency without replacing human judgment or client communication * Courts, delay, mediation, and limits of arbitration/no-contest concepts in wills versus trusts Learn more about Alison Arden Besunder: * View Alison’s profile on Goetz Platzer’s website: https://goetzplatzer.com/attorneys/alison-arden-besunder (https://goetzplatzer.com/attorneys/alison-arden-besunder) * Connect with Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonardenbesunder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonardenbesunder) *********************************** On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin: This podcast series addresses our rapidly changing world and how it is affecting industries and people in unique and interesting ways. As John F. Kennedy once said, change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. The business leaders and personalities who are interviewed in these podcasts all look to the future. We hope our listeners and viewers come away with information and inspiration that help them adapt in both their business and personal lives. Watch more episodes of On The Mark: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goetzplatzer (https://www.youtube.com/@goetzplatzer) * Website: https://goetzplatzer.com (https://goetzplatzer.com) * SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/6tkWs6vb8kHev7um6 (https://on.soundcloud.com/6tkWs6vb8kHev7um6) Connect and learn more from your host, Howard Mark Rubin: * Connect with Howard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardrubingf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardrubingf) * Call: 212-695-7753 * Email: hrubin@goetzplatzer.com (hrubin@goetzplatzer.com)

Who has been a guest on On The Mark

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• Jeff Rubin
• Bruce Eagel
• Tom Hoover
• Edwin Sirlin
• Rabbi Steven Weil

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YouTube views

4,079,626

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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