EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 26 MIN
Boo! Halloween is Big Business
from Poll Hub · host Barbara Carvalho, Mary Griffith, Jay DeDapper, Lee Miringoff
New York City is poised to elect a new mayor, and the choice may have national implications. Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani continues to hold a large lead in our new poll over both Republican Curtis Sliwa and Democrat-turned-independent Andrew Cuomo. We're digging into the crosstabs to explain why the old rules of multi-ethnic coalition building in city elections may not hold any longer.Next, make sure to check out this part of the episode on YouTube because, for Halloween, we dressed up in some odd costumes. But it's not all fun, games, and candy. We're looking at the data about who celebrates, how, and why Halloween has become a big business.Finally, we're sticking with the spooky for the fun fact -- what's YOUR favorite scary movie? A few of ours didn't make the list. Boo (hoo). Watch the Halloween extravaganza on our YouTube channel.
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Who's it gonna be? The NYC Mayoral race is one almost everyone around the country is following. Will the city elect its first Muslim -- and a Democratic Socialist to boot -- or pick the scandal-plagued former governor who resigned in disgrace? We're digging into the data from our new poll. Then, Halloween isn't just about costumes and candy. From record-breaking consumer enthusiasm to increased awareness of risks, we're talking celebration, spending, and safety this spooky season! Oh...and we're in costume so make sure to check out the YouTube version of this episode! And, for our fun fact, grab your popcorn and close your eyes, we're talking scary movies!
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