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This week, In this episode of "The New York Times Close-Up," host Sam Roberts welcomes three distinguished guests to discuss pressing current events. First, State Senator Zellnor Myrie of Brooklyn shares his vision as a 2025 NYC mayoral candidate, focusing on his plans to address affordability and safety in New York City. Next, New York Times political reporters Dana Rubenstein and Jeffrey Mays analyze the crowded 2025 mayoral race, discussing potential candidates, including former Governor Andrew Cuomo and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, while examining Mayor Eric Adams' challenges amid federal corruption allegations. Finally, author Philip Shenon discusses his new book, Jesus Wept: Seven Popes and the Battle of the Soul of the Catholic Church, revealing shocking Vatican documents and examining the modern Catholic Church's struggles with reform, celibacy, and abuse scandals under recent popes.

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