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Trump Just Bent the Knee….

Sep 21, 2026 · 17m

Summary

This episode analyzes a historic visit by President Trump to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, highlighting their discussions on housing, cost of living, and immigration. The hosts critique Trump’s recent ban on major news outlets, noting his subsequent attacks on a judge he appointed and his plummeting approval ratings. They also examine Mamdani’s strategy of engaging with the President to secure tangible benefits for New York, such as the release of detained students and progress on the Sunnyside Yard project, while maintaining firm stances on press freedom.

Topics discussed

Sponsorships: Fidelity, SAP, Instagram, Anthropic, Toyota Trump and Mamdani press conference at Gracie Mansion Trump praises Mamdani and discusses Gracie Mansion history Discussion on protected status and immigration views Trump's comments on Mamdani living in Gracie Mansion Mamdani responds to Trump's ban on press outlets Mamdani defends strategy of engaging with Trump Mamdani justifies meeting with Trump for city benefits Mamdani highlights cost of living and housing priorities Details on Sunnyside Yard housing project discussions Trump's comments on Sunnyside Yard development Trump attacks Judge Kelly and media lawsuit Trump's approval ratings and political implications Outro and book promotion Sponsorships: Oracle, Anthropic, Mint Mobile, DWTS
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