New York is Red
Summary
Hosts David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon analyze the surge of Democratic Socialist candidates in New York primaries, driven by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s influence and shifting views on Israel. They discuss the challenges this left-wing energy poses for the broader Democratic Party’s strategy heading into the 2028 election. The episode also covers two Supreme Court rulings favoring the Trump administration on immigration, specifically regarding asylum access and the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians.
Topics discussed
Intro and guest introductions
Sponsors: Babbel and CarGurus
NYC primaries and the rise of progressive candidates
Sponsors: Planned Parenthood, Upwork, and Gab
Supreme Court rulings on asylum and TPS
The Reflecting Pool controversy and Trump's DC projects
Pedestrian safety, CityCast DC, and closing remarks
Sponsors: Office Depot and CFA Institute
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