State of the Left

Andrew Zink

5.0 (2)
Politics
Updated Weekly

State of the Left covers current events with a focus on Democratic Party politics, electoral news, and discourse among the American left. While covering national topics, State of the Left highlights news in New York City and New York State. It is hosted by Andrew Zink, who is a DSA member, elected official, former Ulster County Democratic Party officer, Historian, Podcaster, and part-time professional campaign treasurer.

5d ago

8/14/26: Metro Detroit DSA Co-Chair Lila Brickner on Recent Election Victories

Andrew and Lila Brickner discuss the recent victories for The Left in Detroit and Michigan while diving into the organizing of the Metro Detroit DSA in the last few years. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink SOTL Substack: https://www.sotlnews.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 SOTL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotlpod1 Andrew Zink’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_zink1/ Email: sotlpodcast1@gmail.com
Jul 31

7/31/26 Part 2: Iran War Updates with Sara Abiboutros

In Part 2 of the weekly news recap, Andrew and Sara dove in to the Iran War. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink SOTL Substack: https://www.sotlnews.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 SOTL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotlpod1 Andrew Zink’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_zink1/ Email: sotlpodcast1@gmail.com
Jul 31

7/31/26 Part 1: NYC Flooding and NYC Dems Crashing Out with Sara Abiboutros

Andrew and Sara discuss the recent floods in NYC and Zohran's investment in flood preparation. Afterwards, we talked about the local Dem establishment crashing out following the NYCDSA victories. Make sure to check out Part 2 for our coverage on the Iran War! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink SOTL Substack: https://www.sotlnews.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 SOTL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotlpod1 Andrew Zink’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_zink1/ Email: sotlpodcast1@gmail.com
Jul 27

7/27/26: NYCDSA Victory Party Speeches

Andrew took all the speeches from the NYCDSA Victory Party at Nowadays and put them into this episode. Enjoy! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink SOTL Substack: https://www.sotlnews.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 SOTL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotlpod1 Andrew Zink’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_zink1/ Email: sotlpodcast1@gmail.com
Jul 15

7/15/26: Christian Celeste Tate on His Blowout Win in NYS AD-54

Andrew speaks with Christian Celeste Tate, Democratic Nominee for New York's 54th Assembly District. They discuss the ups and downs of the campaign, transitioning into the Assembly, and post-campaign life. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink SOTL Substack: https://www.sotlnews.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 SOTL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotlpod1 Andrew Zink’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_zink1/ Email: sotlpodcast1@gmail.com
Jul 13

7/13/28: Conrad Blackburn on his run for NYS AD70

Conrad Blackburn and Andrew discuss Conrad's recent campaign for NYS AD70 and cover a wide variety of topics. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink SOTL Substack: https://www.sotlnews.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 SOTL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotlpod1 Andrew Zink’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_zink1/ Email: sotlpodcast1@gmail.com
Jul 10

7/10/26: Josh Arnon on 2026 Manhattan Elections, Neurodivergent Socialists, Zohran's New Bus Plan

Andrew interviews Josh Arnon, Co-Founder of Neurodivergent Socialists and former NYS Assembly candidate. Josh gives insights on many of the Manhattan political races that just concluded and background on Neurodivergent Socialists. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink SOTL Substack: https://www.sotlnews.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 SOTL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotlpod1 Andrew Zink’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_zink1/ Email: sotlpodcast1@gmail.com
Jul 3

7/3/26: Samantha Kattan on Blowout Primary Win in AD37 and What's Next

Andrew interviews the Democratic nominee for New Yorks 37th Assembly District, Samantha Kattan. Follwoing her blowout primary victory, they cover a wide range of topics. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink SOTL Substack: https://www.sotlnews.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 SOTL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotlpod1 Andrew Zink Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_zink1/ Email: sotlpodcast1@gmail.com Cover Photo Credit: Alexandra Chan

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State of the Left covers current events with a focus on Democratic Party politics, electoral news, and discourse among the American left. While covering national topics, State of the Left highlights news in New York City and New York State. It is hosted by Andrew Zink, who is a DSA member, elected official, former Ulster County Democratic Party officer, Historian, Podcaster, and part-time professional campaign treasurer.

Creator

Andrew Zink
Years Active

2026
Episodes

17
Rating

Explicit
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State of the Left