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Host Sam Roberts interviews NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams who discusses his re-election campaign, criticizes Mayor Eric Adams' administration, and addresses issues like homelessness, mental health, and public safety. Then, Manhattan Borough Historian Dr. Robert Snyder talks about his new book "When the City Stopped: Stories from New York's Essential Workers," reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on NYC five years after its onset. He highlights the crucial role of essential workers during the crisis, discusses the inequality exposed by the pandemic, and explores the challenges facing the city's recovery, including impacts on public transportation, work patterns, and school enrollment.

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