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Jun 24, 2025

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I know many feel like the NYC mayoral race is over covered. But I think it’s fascinating and really important and tragic and deservers all the takes anyone has.

On that note, check our Derek Thompson’s interview with Mamdani. Also, very excited about him coming to Substack!

Derek Thompson

'What Speaks to Me About Abundance': My Full Interview With Zohran Mamdani

With its projected heat index surging toward 110, New York City goes to the polls on Tuesday to choose the Democratic candidate for mayor. It’s a race that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be running away with. Fame and name recognition are potent assets in local politics, and Cuomo has both in ample supply. But polls now point to a dead heat wi…

a year ago · 53 likes · 3 comments · Derek Thompson

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