Who's Running This Place

On the Oct. 22 show:

  • Congressional hopeful Claire Valdez talks about her race to represent parts of Brooklyn & Queens, and what it might look like to bring Democratic Socialist priorities to Washington.
  • L. Joy Williams, president of the New York State NAACP, shares her thoughts on the importance of grassroots organizing around issues that impact Black New Yorkers.

Episodes

Claire Valdez on populism and the DSA agenda in Congress

Darializa Avila-Chevalier on Mamdani, ICE and the NYPD

Labor flexes political muscle as Election Day approaches

Agita over the AI apocalypse

Gov. Hochul on Netanyahu, Blakeman's child care stance and more

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Who's Running This Place

America’s major political parties are at war with each other -- and themselves -- and New York is at the center of it all. Join us every Thursday at 1 p.m. for “Who’s Running This Place?" We'll break down the political allies, rivals and frenemies making the decisions that have a real impact on your life. Hosted by senior political reporter Brigid Bergin, the show will feature interviews with newsmakers, conversations with journalists in the WNYC newsroom, and calls from you.

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