Working Families Party on Mamdani's Win; 2026 Midterms

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 17, 2025

Jasmine Gripper and Ana María Archila, New York Working Families Party co-directors, reflect on Mayor-elect Mamdani's win and the WFP role in the election, their policy priorities and next year's primaries.

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