Can the Debates Change the Race? | Battleground NYC
The first of two general election debates took place last night between the top three candidates for NYC Mayor. Who won? Does it matter? S.E. Cupp is joined by Josh Greenman, managing editor of Vital City, to analyze last night's debate and other headlines from the trail. Lee Miringoff, director of Marist University's Institute for Public Opinion, also joins the show to discuss whether the debate will move the needle significantly for any of the candidates with registered and likely voters.
The first of two general election debates took place last night between the top three candidates for NYC Mayor. Who won? Does it matter? S.E. Cupp is joined by Josh Greenman, managing editor of Vital City, to analyze last night's debate and other headlines from the trail. Lee Miringoff, director of Marist University's Institute for Public Opinion, also joins the show to discuss whether the debate will move the needle significantly for any of the candidates with registered and likely voters.
Who won the first debate? | Battleground NYC full episode #57: Oct 16, 2025
The first of two general election debates took place last night between the top three candidates for NYC Mayor. Who won? Does it matter? S.E. Cupp is joined by Josh Greenman, managing editor of Vital City, to analyze last night's debate and other headlines from the trail. Lee Miringoff, director of Marist University's Institute for Public Opinion, also joins the show to discuss whether the debate will move the needle significantly for any of the candidates with registered and likely voters.
The first of two general election debates took place last night between the top three candidates for NYC Mayor. Who won? Does it matter? S.E. Cupp is joined by Josh Greenman, managing editor of Vital City, to analyze last night's debate and other headlines from the trail. Lee Miringoff, director of Marist University's Institute for Public Opinion, also joins the show to discuss whether the debate will move the needle significantly for any of the candidates with registered and likely voters.
LIVE: Debate Eve: NYC Showdown Looms | Battleground NYC full episode #56: Oct 15, 2025
The first NYC Mayoral Debate before the general election will be held tomorrow evening. How are the candidates preparing, and who will come out on top? S.E. will talk about this and other headlines with Craig McCarthy, City Hall Bureau Chief for the New York Post. One topic that could come up at tomorrow's debate, given the recent focus on frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's suggestion that he'll phase out New York City's gifted & talented program, is education. Yiatin Chu, the co-president of PLACE NYC, joins S.E. to discuss the potential issues of phasing out the program, parents' concerns about the NYC education system, and the education priorities of the next mayor.
The first NYC Mayoral Debate before the general election will be held tomorrow evening. How are the candidates preparing, and who will come out on top? S.E. will talk about this and other headlines with Craig McCarthy, City Hall Bureau Chief for the New York Post. One topic that could come up at tomorrow's debate, given the recent focus on frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's suggestion that he'll phase out New York City's gifted & talented program, is education. Yiatin Chu, the co-president of PLACE NYC, joins S.E. to discuss the potential issues of phasing out the program, parents' concerns about the NYC education system, and the education priorities of the next mayor.
Is Mamdani a Movement? | Battleground NYC full episode #55: Oct 14, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee and frontrunner for NYC Mayor, appeared before a packed house last night in Washington Heights in New York City. Is the "movement" Mamdani created enough for him to win on election day, which is three weeks away? S.E. Cupp is joined by Joe Anuta, a reporter covering City Hall for Politico to discuss the latest headlines from the trail, and also J.C. Polanco, attorney and assistant professor at the University of Mount St. Vincent to break down how Mamdani will affect the Democratic Party going forward.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee and frontrunner for NYC Mayor, appeared before a packed house last night in Washington Heights in New York City. Is the "movement" Mamdani created enough for him to win on election day, which is three weeks away? S.E. Cupp is joined by Joe Anuta, a reporter covering City Hall for Politico to discuss the latest headlines from the trail, and also J.C. Polanco, attorney and assistant professor at the University of Mount St. Vincent to break down how Mamdani will affect the Democratic Party going forward.
New York City mayor's race update | Battleground NYC full episode – Oct. 13, 2025
Battleground NYC dives into the pivotal 2025 mayoral race. S.E. Cupp breaks down the drama, power plays, and high stakes shaping New York’s future.
Battleground NYC dives into the pivotal 2025 mayoral race. S.E. Cupp breaks down the drama, power plays, and high stakes shaping New York’s future.
Cuomo Narrows Mamdani Lead | Battleground NYC full episode #53: Oct 10, 2025
The latest Quinnipiac poll shows that while Zohran Mamdani is still in the lead, Andrew Cuomo has been able to narrow that lead, after Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the race. S.E. is joined by Evan Roth Smith, founder of Slingshot Strategies about what else the poll shows, and what it could mean in the last weeks before the general election.
The latest Quinnipiac poll shows that while Zohran Mamdani is still in the lead, Andrew Cuomo has been able to narrow that lead, after Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the race. S.E. is joined by Evan Roth Smith, founder of Slingshot Strategies about what else the poll shows, and what it could mean in the last weeks before the general election.
Sliwa’s Final Push for Voters | Battleground NYC full episode #52: Oct 9, 2025
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for NYC Mayor, joins host S.E. Cupp once again to talk about his final push to reach voters in the final month before election day. Ayana Harry, political correspondent for Spectrum News New York 1, joins S.E. to break down the latest headlines from the campaign trail, including her conversations with voters across the five boroughs.
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for NYC Mayor, joins host S.E. Cupp once again to talk about his final push to reach voters in the final month before election day. Ayana Harry, political correspondent for Spectrum News New York 1, joins S.E. to break down the latest headlines from the campaign trail, including her conversations with voters across the five boroughs.
NYC Votes: It’s Not Just the Mayor’s Race | Battleground NYC full episode #51: Oct 8, 2025
In the November election, voters will not only choose the next mayor of New York City, but also decide on important ballot proposals, comptroller, public advocate, and all 51 city council seats. NY Assembly member Harvey Epstein, who is now running for City Council District 2, will talk with S.E. about his switch from a state seat to potentially a city seat; the mayor's race; the issues most important to him, and the future of the Democratic Party in NY and beyond. S.E. is also joined by Chris Sommerfeldt, Senior City Hall Reporter for the New York Daily News to break down the latest headlines from the NYC Mayoral campaign trail.
In the November election, voters will not only choose the next mayor of New York City, but also decide on important ballot proposals, comptroller, public advocate, and all 51 city council seats. NY Assembly member Harvey Epstein, who is now running for City Council District 2, will talk with S.E. about his switch from a state seat to potentially a city seat; the mayor's race; the issues most important to him, and the future of the Democratic Party in NY and beyond. S.E. is also joined by Chris Sommerfeldt, Senior City Hall Reporter for the New York Daily News to break down the latest headlines from the NYC Mayoral campaign trail.
End of the DEM Old Guard? | Battleground NYC full episode #50: Oct 7, 2025
It's not just Mamdani. Younger voters are seeking candidates and politicians of their own age across the country. Could this mean the end of the Democratic Old Guard? S.E. is joined by Jennifer Steinhauer, the senior director of the University of Chicago's Institute for Politics and former New York Times' City Hall Bureau Chief, to discuss the changing of the political guard. David Freedlander, a features writer covering New York and National Politics for New York Magazine, also joins S.E. for the latest news and analysis on the New York City Mayor's race.
It's not just Mamdani. Younger voters are seeking candidates and politicians of their own age across the country. Could this mean the end of the Democratic Old Guard? S.E. is joined by Jennifer Steinhauer, the senior director of the University of Chicago's Institute for Politics and former New York Times' City Hall Bureau Chief, to discuss the changing of the political guard. David Freedlander, a features writer covering New York and National Politics for New York Magazine, also joins S.E. for the latest news and analysis on the New York City Mayor's race.
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.
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.
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.
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.�
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.
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.
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.
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.�
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.
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.
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.
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.