Meghnad Bose, an intrepid reporter, sits at the nexus, of three global stories that have converged in the heart of NYC at once. A Graduate of Columbia School of Journalism, he covered the epicenter of the College Protests and Encampments up close and then reported as Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by ICE and detained. Andrew and Gerard speak with Meghnad about his journey, navigating American media, hot button Middle East Media Coverage and the unexpected triumph of Zohran Mamdani in the NYC Mayoral primary.

Joining us from the frontlines is Ross Barkan, an award-winning author and journalist.

Ross is a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, a columnist for New York Magazine, and serves as editor-in-chief of The Metropolitan Review.

He’s been on one hell of a ride. His former campaign manager, Zohran Mamdani, is now in the final hours of what’s become a barnburner — and a national sensation — as he faces off against former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the race for Mayor of New York City.

Navigating through NYC traffic from one campaign event to the next, Ross joins Andrew and Gerard to reflect on life inside a high-stakes campaign, Zohran’s remarkable journey, and what’s driving him in these pivotal final moments.

In this rapid reaction episode, Andrew and Gerard break down the Knicks’ stunning upset win, analyzing key moments, standout performances, and what this victory means for the rest of the series. Plus, a quick look at how this game shifts the playoff landscape.