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This edition: Mamdani Meets Trump

Episode Details

Original tape date: November 21, 2025.

New York City stands at a crossroads. Join Sam Roberts of the New York Times for insider analysis on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s first administrative moves and what they signal for his bold agenda. Times City Hall Bureau Chief Emma Fitzsimmons provides a behind-the-scenes look at political power and the battle for the city’s future, including Mamdani’s upcoming meeting with President Trump and the turbulent politics that brought them together. Plus, Times opinion writer Mara Gay breaks down how Mamdani’s coalition could reshape both local and national politics. Whether you care about affordable transit, universal childcare, or New York’s place in American democracy, this episode explores the big questions, controversies, and personalities driving the city’s next chapter.

Guest List

Emma G. Fitzsimmons City Hall Bureau Chief, The New York Times

Mara Gay Editorial Board Member, The New York Times

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