The New Yorker Political Scene Scene

Russ Finklestein
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This podcast covers what is discussed each week by the brain geniuses who host The New Yorker's podcast The Political Scene.

  1. Ep. 26 - In Absence of Jewish Chocolate w/ Sabri Sundos

    12/19/2025

    Ep. 26 - In Absence of Jewish Chocolate w/ Sabri Sundos

    I am joined by my friend Sabri for a wide-ranging conversation about his life in art, music, Palestine advocacy and a little bit of good old New Yorker Political Scene shenanigans. Check out his deal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabri/?hl=en And get a copy of his book here: https://www.aventuresltd.com/shop/p/sabri-sundos-generations-removed-bloom As always, thanks for tuning in.

    51 min

  2. 11/07/2025

    Ep. 25 - Zohran's Victory w/ Gino Raidy

    Russ talks to his pal and fellow soldier in Zohran's canvassing army Gino Raidy about Mamdani's big victory, what made it happen and what it means for the U.S. and for the world. Check out Gino's writing, videos and podcasts at his Substack Gino's Blog As well as on social media: https://www.instagram.com/ginoraidy https://x.com/GinoRaidy

    57 min

  3. 11/03/2025

    Ep. 24 - Talking Zohran with the "Was Tun?" Podcast

    I was on the German podcast Was Tun? with Inken Behrmann and Valentin Ihßen talking about the Zohran campaign in the final stretch of the NYC mayor's race. It was such a great conversation I thought I'd post it here as well so you can all get your Russ fill while the getting is good. Check them out, especially if you sprechen sie Deutsch: https://linktr.ee/wastun?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Enjoy!

    1h 4m

  4. 07/16/2025

    Ep. 23 - Russia Russia Russia

    Susan Glasser interviews her old pal Fiona Hill, who you might remember because she's the former national security official with an English accent who testified against Trump during his first impeachment trial. The New Yorker Political Scene appears to be on a summer hiatus, so they've apparently pre-recorded this and other interviews to roll out around their favorite subjects while Glasser, Evan Osnos and Jane Mayer soak up the sun at their respective beach homes.

    16 min
  5. Ep. 22 - How Zohran Won and What Happens Now?

    07/03/2025

    Ep. 22 - How Zohran Won and What Happens Now?

    Russ goes over how Zohran won and what happens now in the New York City mayors race

    43 min

  6. 06/24/2025

    EP. 21 - "Where Is The Iran-Israel Conflict Headed?"

    The hosts of the political scene explore the motivations behind Israel's decision to launch strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and how Iran and the U.S. might respond. We also travel back in time to 2023 to hear the crew's reflections on the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2023 to see any possible indication that the lessons they have learned from covering that atrocity are making their way into their contemporary analysis of U.S. foreign policy (don't get your hopes up).

    36 min

  7. 05/22/2025

    Ep. 20 - "Biden, Trump and the Challenges of Covering an Aging President"

    It's been a minute, and I've been busy, but this week's episode of the New Yorker Political Scene was just too crazy to not get in on.

    24 min

  8. 11/13/2024

    Ep. 19 - "Donald Trump Returns. What Now?"

    Russ breaks down the NYPS's analysis of Trump's victory, AKA Kamala Harris' stunning loss.

    37 min
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