This edition: Speaker Adams' Big Win; Why Democrats Lose Young Men
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Original tape date: September 18, 2025. First aired: September 19, 2025.NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams joins us to reflect on her historic leadership during a turbulent era in city politics, her high-profile confrontations with Mayor Adams, and the Council’s bold actions on housing, delivery worker pay, and protecting vulnerable New Yorkers. Plus, Harvard Kennedy School Polling Director John Della Volpe sparks debate on why Democrats are losing young men and what it will take to win them back. We explore the future of NYC leadership, the challenge of bridging political divides, and what’s next for Speaker Adams as New York faces dramatic local and national changes.
Guest List
Adrienne E. Adams Speaker of the New York City Council, New York City Council
John Della Volpe Polling Director, Harvard Kennedy School
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