Samantha Ettus

In this episode of Nothing But the Truth, Trudy Stern tackles what she calls one of the most consequential political stories of the year — the New York City mayoral race. She’s joined by author and media commentator Samantha Ettus, who discusses the rise of Zoran Mamdani, a candidate critics describe as anti-Israel and anti-police, and why his potential victory has alarmed many New Yorkers. Together, they unpack polling data, media narratives, and the high stakes of voter turnout, arguing that misinformation and apathy could reshape the future of the city if people don’t take action before Election Day.