What's Up With America?
Confused by what’s happening in the United States? You’re not alone. What’s Up With America? is your weekly explainer of the latest news, political shake-ups, cultural flashpoints, and social undercurrents shaping the current American zeitgeist. Each week, we break down what Americans are talking about, why it matters, and how it affects the wider world.
New episodes every Wednesday. Because America never takes a break from being America.
What's Up With America?
Zohran Mamdani -V- Andrew Cuomo: NYC Elects a New Mayor This Week
New York City goes to the polls this week to elect a new Mayor. This week, David delves into the landscape of New York City politics with good friend, Jason Clinkscales, a freelance sports writer and lifelong New Yorker. Together, they chart the meteoric rise of Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist vying to become NYC's next Mayor who is pitted against former New York State Governor, Andrew Cuomo. David and Jason explore the implications of this pivotal election, the city's affordability crisis, and the broader effects this election will have on the Trump administration and the direction of the Democrats nationally.