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This edition: Zohran Mamdani Transitions to Mayor of NYC

Episode Details

Original tape date: November 13, 2025. First aired: November 14, 2025.

Zohran Mamdani’s stunning election as New York City’s new mayor has shaken up local and national politics, catching attention both regionally and in Washington. New York Times reporters Nicholas Fandos and Tyler Pager join Sam Roberts to unpack how Mamdani won, the early signals from his transition team, and the tensions already surfacing with Washington. From the future of NYPD leadership to the looming budget battles in Albany, this revealing conversation examines what Mamdani’s victory means for the city’s direction, and for American politics in the Trump era.

Guest List

Nicholas Fandos NYT Metro Politics Reporter, The New York Times

Tyler Pager NYT White House Correspondent, The New York Times

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