Hour 1: Zohran Mamdani’s Dubious Ideological Pivot, Followed by a Fiery Conservative Counterpoint from Former NYC Councilmember Joseph Borelli.
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Monday, November 3, 2025
Episode 69 — the show’s “Election Eve Eve Special” — delivers a fiery, satirical deep dive into the political evolution of Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a democratic socialist mayoral nominee whose radical roots have given way to a more pragmatic, coalition-driven campaign. His shifting rhetoric, contentious endorsements, and identity-related controversies cast him as either a calculating strategist or a flip-flopper — one who could ultimately do more harm than good to the Big Apple. The hour concludes with an interview featuring the Honorable Joseph Borelli, former New York City Councilmember and outspoken conservative, recognized for his pointed critiques of progressive politics and his tenure representing Staten Island’s South Shore. He now applies his political acumen in the private sector as Managing Director at Chartwell Strategy Group, where he helps clients navigate the complex intersections of policy and media.
