Can Zohran Mamdani Unite New York?; "The Gods of New York" | The NYT Close Up with Sam Rob

Host Sam Roberts speaks with Kathy Wylde, outgoing head of the Partnership for New York City, about the business community’s hopes and concerns as a new generation vies to take NYC’s reins. Sam then welcomes Jonathan Mahler, bestselling author and NYT Magazine writer, to discuss his new book, "Gods of New York," and the enduring lessons from NYC's dramatic transformation in the 1980s . Join us for candid analysis of mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's agenda, the city's fiscal future, and how New York's powerbrokers shaped and continue to shape its destiny. We dive into what’s at stake for every New Yorker, whether you remember the highs and lows of the Koch, Giuliani, and Dinkins eras, or are wrestling with the city’s modern-day challenges.

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Recording Date 10/30/2025 First Air Date 10/31/2025

Get closer to this week’s important issues and events. Veteran Times correspondent Sam Roberts returns to television to discuss the big stories with journalists covering them and with leading newsmakers. Preview articles that will appear in The New York Times over the weekend, discover the back stories and savor the conversation that has distinguished the program for 25 years.

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