Episode Details

New York didn’t just pick a few new candidates, it flashed a warning about where one of America’s major parties may be headed. We break down the stunning set of Democratic primary upsets where three socialist-backed candidates win, how New York City Mayor Zoran Mandani’s endorsements reshape the map, and why we think this is bigger than “progressives beating moderates.” We get specific about what these platforms say, how they’re sold to voters, and what it could mean if the Democratic Socialists of America becomes a dominant force in more states.

We also talk candidly about the thread tying these races together: Israel, Gaza, and the surge of anti-Semitism we’ve seen since October 7, 2023. We wrestle with how foreign policy turns into a domestic purity test, what that does to Jewish Americans in public life, and why this brand of activism can spill into everyday institutions far from New York.

Then we shift to New Mexico and the nuts and bolts of power: a USPS proposed rule that could block mail-in ballots from states that won’t provide absentee voter lists, Deb Haaland’s plan to help select a new lieutenant governor running mate, and the uphill battle for an independent candidate facing steep signature requirements. We close with something forward-looking: why fusion energy and smart incentives could make New Mexico a national hub.

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