Andrew Cuomo and the Mayoral Campaign; Car Prices & The Economy; NYC Schools Cellphone Ban; Bringing Vacations Home

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 28, 2025
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On today's show:

  • Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York, makes his pitch to voters as he runs for mayor of New York City as an independent.
  • Jeffery Mays, New York Times reporter covering politics with a focus on New York City Hall, offers political analysis of Andrew Cuomo's campaign interview and talks about what Mamdani's success might mean for the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America.
  • General Motors' CFO says they won't raise prices despite the tariffs. Alexandra Svokos, the digital managing editor of Kiplinger, talks about what some economic indicators say about the effects of the new tariffs.
  • Jessica Gould, education reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about the latest steps in, and funding for, implementing a cellphone ban for NYC public schools.
  • Elaine Godfrey, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks about her article on ways to extend the pleasures of her vacation into daily life and listeners share their ideas.

 

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