This Week in Politics: Looking ahead after the New York primaries

WNYC News | Aug 27, 2022

New York's second primary of the summer wrapped up earlier this week and it was marked by low turnout, lots of state senate incumbents beating back challengers and a couple of big incumbents losing their jobs in city congressional races. WNYC's People and Power Desk editor David Cruz joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for a wrap-up and a look ahead.

 

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