Political Gabfest - Gabfest Reads | The Four Years That Changed New York City Forever
Slate News16 Aug 2025

Political Gabfest - Gabfest Reads | The Four Years That Changed New York City Forever

Political Gabfest host Emily Bazelon talks with Jonathan Mahler about his new book, The Gods of New York. They discuss the unraveling of Mayor Ed Koch’s New York City; how the city’s current mayoral race is mirroring the past; and more.

Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.

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