BONUS EPISODE: Will Zohran Mamdani SHOCK The World & Win In NYC? + Journalism In The Trump Era

Chuck Todd interviews Maya King, a politics reporter for The New York Times, focusing on her origin story in political journalism and her experiences covering politics, particularly during the Trump era. King shares her journey from being a political news consumer to a reporter, emphasizing the importance of informing the public and holding both Democrats and Republicans accountable. The conversation explores the challenges of covering politics in a polarized environment, the evolving nature of political campaigns, and the disconnect between political consultants and the American electorate. They also discuss the significance of local reporting, the changing dynamics in New York City politics, and the lessons learned from covering Georgia politics. The discussion touches on the New York City mayoral race, the role of class versus race in politics, and the rigorous fact-checking process at The New York Times.