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Sam sits down with New York Times reporter Luis Ferre-Sadurni to unpack the latest surge in migrant arrests, the challenges of deportation proceedings, and how federal immigration policy is shaping New York’s communities and economy. Also discussed, the city’s sanctuary laws, the evolving role of local law enforcement, and the high political stakes for mayoral candidates as immigration dominates the city’s political conversation. Then, Metro political editor Dean Chang and state political reporter Ben Areskes break down the final stretch of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, as Andrew Cuomo faces a tough challenge from Zoran Mamdani in a race defined by ranked choice voting, major endorsements, and a wave of attack ads.

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