NYC Columnist Torches Cuomo's Mayor campaign: Mamdani upset?

Did Andrew Cuomo run the “worst front runner campaign” ever? Will hand the keys to the city to a 33-year-old socialist tomorrow after months of leading in the polls?Zohran Mamdani’s meteoric rise in the polls is sending shockwaves through Cuomo’s campaign and the city. New York Magazine columnist Ross Barkan, who has been covering the campaign, joins the Tara Palmeri Show to unpack this high-stakes showdown. 'This is the greatest contrast between two top campaigns I have seen in a long time if not ever' Barkan says, as socialist, pro-Palestine Mamdani challenges establishment heavyweight Cuomo. Could Mamdani become the next AOC? Is his bold vision what New York needs, or is this just a fleeting moment of fame?Will Mamdani’s star keep rising, or is Cuomo’s reign unstoppable? Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show! Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News, where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the Chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices