We're kicking off a 7-day exploration of different aspects of "New York values!"

The idea of "New York values" has become a derisive talking point in the presidential campaign. But what exactly are "New York values," as defined by New Yorkers?

Listeners called in to talk about what "New York values" means to them, and what it means to friends and relatives in Red States.

You can keep the conversation going anytime on Twitter @BrianLehrer.

NY values are the contradiction of the beacon of progressive social attitudes in the nexus and pinnacle of financial greed. @BrianLehrer

— Photolight (@Photolight) February 24, 2016

@BrianLehrer i have 2 cousins in Miami, Fl who have firearms in their cars. They value & love their gun rights. NY values ethnic diversity.

— Harry J. Pierre (@Harry______) February 24, 2016

@BrianLehrer Whatever they are, they're not nearly as cool as our Jersey values.

— Bernadette North (@notbern) February 24, 2016