Episode 86

New York Comptroller Brad Lander discusses the national stakes of his city's mayoral race; all the reasons why SNAP benefits matter to every American, not just those who rely on a vital food assistance program; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson breaks down President Trump's latest intimidation tactic at polling places; Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes describes lesson learned from Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 vote and what it means for upcoming elections.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discussed the impasse in Congress, as the government shutdown hits the one-month mark; Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey describes his state's highly consequential governor's race; three experts weigh in New York City's pivotal mayoral race.
President Trump is rehearsing ways to undermine next year's midterm elections; we unpack Trump's anti-democratic ambitions and how Americans should prepare for them; Rep. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut explains why a lapse in SNAP benefits matters to all Americans; Abdi Nazemian discusses Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray" in this week's meeting of the Velshi Banned Book Club.
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