Free Buses, Big Votes? | Battleground NYC full episode #49: Oct 6, 2025
Will the promise of big buses be possible if Mamdani is elected to office? S.E. Cupp is joined by Betsy Plum, executive director of Rider's Alliance, an "organization fighting for better transit for all New Yorkers," to discuss the importance of transportation for New York City voters and their endorsement of Zohran Mamdani. S.E. is also joined by Lisa Evers, a reporter for FOX News, to discuss the latest updates from the NYC Mayoral campaign trail.
New Voters, Big Impact ? Can It Last? | Battleground NYC
New, young voters made a big impact in the June Primary, but will they show up for the general election? S.E. Cupp is joined by Hannah Fierick, a city hall reporter for the New York Post, to discuss this and more headlines from the campaign trail in the NYC Mayor's race. Trip Yang, a democratic strategist and founder of Trip Yang Strategies, also joins S.E. to discuss the Bigger Picture Issues in this race and beyond.
LIVE: NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up in Final Days | Battleground NYC full episode #46: Oct 1, 2025
As we enter the October home stretch to election day, the race for NYC Mayor is heating up. Host S.E. Cupp is joined by Kavain Shroff, an attorney and Democratic commentator, to break down the news and offer analysis on this most-watched race.
Will Housing Drive NYC Mayoral Agenda? | Battleground NYC full episode #45: Sep 30, 2025
Josh Greenman, Managing Editor of Vital City, joins S.E. Cupp to discuss the headlines from the campaign trail. Jamie Rubin, chair of the New York City Housing Authority Board, will join S.E. and Greenman to break down the recent issue of Vital City which focuses on the important issue of Housing, and a suggested housing agenda for the next mayor of New York City.�
Dem Tensions Rise Amid Schumer?s Silence | Battleground NYC
As both Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries continue their silence when it comes to supporting NYC Mayoral Zohran Mamdani, tensions continue to rise within the party. S.E. Cupp is joined by Chris Cillizza, a NewsNation political analyst to discuss this and other Big Picture issues from the NYC Mayor's race, as well as the road to the midterms.
Dem Tensions Rise Amid Schumer?s Silence | Battleground NYC
As both Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries continue their silence when it comes to supporting NYC Mayoral Zohran Mamdani, tensions continue to rise within the party. S.E. Cupp is joined by Chris Cillizza, a NewsNation political analyst to discuss this and other Big Picture issues from the NYC Mayor's race, as well as the road to the midterms.
Split Support for Mamdani ? Is That Enough? | Battleground NYC full episode #41: Sep 24, 2025
While frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds steady in the polls, he still isn't receiving the full support of NY Democratic Leaders. Can he win without them? S.E. is joined by Craig McCarthy, City Hall Bureau Chief for the New York Post to discuss the latest headlines from the campaign trail, and also by Trip Yang, Democratic strategist and founder and CEO of Trip Yang Strategies, to discuss the Big Picture party issues that are now under the spotlight because of the race for NYC mayor.
Mamdani Courts Black Voters in Big Tent Push | Battleground NYC full episode #40: Sep 23, 2025
What is the difference between frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's outreach to Black communities heading to the general election versus the primary election? S.E. will talk about this and other Big Picture ideas with Lupe Todd-Medina, a political consultant and founder of effective media strategies. S.E. is also joined by Celia Young, a senior writer for Brick Underground about the three housing�measures NYC voters will�see on the ballot in November.�
The Role of Polls in NYC?s Mayoral Race | Battleground NYC full episode #39: Sep 22, 2025
If polls aren't predictive and only show a snapshot in time, how reliable are they in the race for NYC Mayor? S.E. Cupp talks with Don Levy, Director of the Siena Research Institute at Siena College about the role of polls in elections. S.E. is also joined by Linda Schmidt, a reporter for FOX 5 News, to discuss the latest headlines and developments in the NYC Mayoral race.
Childcare Costs Key in NYC Mayor Race | Battleground NYC
The cost of childcare can reach a whopping�$40,000 a year in New York City. It's a key issue for families when it comes to affordability and one that many are asking the next mayor to take seriously. S.E. Cupp is joined by Reshma Saujani, CEO and founder�of Moms First,�a national movement advocating for policies and support for mothers. S.E. will also talk about the latest headlines with Ross Barkan, political columnist for New York Magazine's Intelligencer, including why he wrote that Zohran Mamdani needs to win big in November.
Support Rises, Some Still Doubt Mamdani | Battleground NYC full episode #36: Sep 17, 2025
Additional endorsements are coming in for Frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, while some top New York politicians are still waiting to give him their support. S.E. will talk about this and other headlines with Ayana Harry, political correspondent for Spectrum News NY1. As we get closer to election day the candidates are doing their best to reach Jewish voters in New York City. Who will walk away with the support of this important group? S.E. will discuss this and more with Amanda Berman, Founder and CEO of Zioness.
Mamdani Ahead, Money Still Pouring In | Battleground NYC full episode #35: Sep 16, 2025
While another poll, this time by Marist, shows Zohran Mamdani with a sizable lead over his opponents for NYC Mayor, money keeps pouring into the race for Zohran, as well as the other candidates. S.E. Cupp will talk about this and the latest headlines with Joe Anuta, a reporter covering City Hall for Politico. S.E. will also take a look at the races potentially impacted by Anti-Mamdani sentiments and other Big Picture issues with Haley Scott, Senior VP at Berlin Rosen Campaign.
Hochul Backs Mamdani - Game Changer? | Battleground NYC full episode #34: Sep 15, 2025
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul has given her long-awaited endorsement to Democratic nominee and frontrunner Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor. Now what? Will other top New York Dems do the same? S.E. Cupp will discuss this and more with Morgan McKay, political reporter for FOX 5 New York. Carlos Calzadilla-Palacio, president of the Brooklyn Young Democrats, joins the show to discuss his group's backing of Mamdani in the primary, whether they'll endorse him again in the general election and the issues most important to young Brooklyn Democratic voters.
AAPI Vote Key in NYC Race | Battleground NYC
How important will the AAPI vote be in the general election for Mayor of New York City? As one of the fastest growing voting blocs in the City, the challenge for the Mayoral candidates is in reaching a nuanced group that is not a monolith. Trip Yang, democratic strategist and CEO and Founder of Trip Yang Strategies, joins S.E. Cupp to discuss this and more big picture issues. And we'll have all the latest headlines in the NYC Mayor's race, which S.E. will break down with Joe Anuta, a reporter covering City Hall for Politico.
What Makes Mamdani?s Socialism Click in NYC? | Battleground NYC
Hannah Fierick, City Hall Reporter for the New York Post, joins host S.E. Cupp to discuss the latest headlines in the race for NYC Mayor, including what the candidates did today to remember the victims of the 9/11 tragedy. Gustavo Gordillo, the Co-Chair of the NYC DSA, and Arielle Swernoff, the organization's Campaigns Coordinator also join the show to break down the NYC DSA issues that are resonating with voters, and their support of Zohran Mamdani.
All Eyes on Adams: What Will He Do? | Battleground NYC full episode #28: Sep 12, 2025
All eyes are on Mayor Eric Adams as reports continue to come in about alleged offers to the incumbent to drop out of the race for New York City Mayor. J.C. Polanco, attorney and an assistant professor at the University of Mount Saint Vincent, joins guest host John Avlon to discuss this and more. David Burstein, author of Fast Future: How the Millennial Generation is Shaping Our World, joins the show to discuss younger voters, and whether the other NYC Mayoral candidates can chip away at his lead with this important voting group.
Mamdani Leads: Can Anyone Catch Up? | Battleground NYC full episode #30: Sep 9, 2025
The latest New York Times and Siena College show that frontrunner Zohran Mamdani still maintains a commanding lead over the rest of the candidates in the race. Can anyone catch him? Ayana Harry, a political correspondent for Spectrum News New York 1 joins S.E. Cupp to discuss this and more headlines from the campaign trail. John Tomlin, a Democratic strategist and Senior Managing Director at Actum, also joins the show to discuss what, if anything, the other candidates in the race can do to narrow Mamdani's lead.
Crowded NYC Race, All Still In | Battleground NYC full episode #29: Sep 8, 2025
It appears that no other candidates plan to drop out of the NYC Mayoral race, despite Mamdani's lead, and outside interference. S.E. Cupp will discuss this and other headlines from the campaign trail with reporter Lisa Evers from FOX 5 New York. Christine Quinn, former New York City Council Speaker, also joins the show to discuss whether this race for mayor is the most "consequential" in modern history.
All Eyes on Adams: What Will He Do? | Battleground NYC
All eyes are on Mayor Eric Adams as reports continue to come in about alleged offers to the incumbent to drop out of the race for New York City Mayor. J.C. Polanco, attorney and an assistant professor at the University of Mount Saint Vincent, joins guest host John Avlon to discuss this and more. David Burstein, author of Fast Future: How the Millennial Generation is Shaping Our World, joins the show to discuss younger voters, and whether the other NYC Mayoral candidates can chip away at his lead with this important voting group.
Mamdani Blasts 'Alleged' WH Interference | Battleground NYC
There is fallout over new reports of alleged White House interference in the New York City Mayor's race, with frontrunner Zohran Mamdani calling it an 'affront to democracy'. Ross Barkan, political columnist with New York Magazine's Intelligencer, joins guest host John Avlon to discuss this and more headlines from the trail. Jim Walden, former independent candidate for NYC Mayor also joins the show to discuss his decision to suspend his campaign.