On this episode , Suzanne Miller sits down with renowned political strategist Hank Sheinkopf, who has worked on more than 700 campaigns worldwide, including for President Bill Clinton, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Mexican President Vicente Fox. Together, they examine the unprecedented dynamics of New York’s upcoming election, why the race is making international headlines, and what is truly at stake for the future of democracy. Sheinkopf breaks down the rise of candidate Zohran Mamdani, the demographic shifts reshaping New York City, the influence of outside money, and the dangers of radical policy proposals. Suzanne presses Hank on whether a fractured field can unite, how Trump factors into the race, and what it will take to defeat a movement built on disruption. This urgent and candid conversation offers listeners not just an inside look at the campaign, but also a warning about what the results could mean for New York, America, and beyond.
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