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State of the Left
by Andrew Zink
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.
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6/10/26: Julie Menin's Treasurer Running Dark Money Groups, SOTL SS Launch!
Andrew discusses launching the SOTL Substack with a story on Julie Menin's Treasurer running two dark money groups while serving as President of the Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238Email: [email protected]
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5/29/26: Zohran Endorses DAC, Reports From the Field in Harlem and Greenpoint
Andrew recaps what he saw canvassing for Conrad and Darializa in Harlem, and Claire Valdez and Emily Gallagher in Greenpoint. Finally, Andrew discusses the groundshaking endorsement Zohran made of Darializa late last night.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink Social Media Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238Email: [email protected]
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5/28/26: Conrad Blackburn and the Dark Money Wave Hitting Harlem
In this episode, Andrew does an extremly deep dive into the money fueling the negative attack ads against NYS AD 70 candidate Conrad Blackburn. Donate to Conrad Blackburn Here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/conradfornewyork?refcode=website Social Media LinksLinktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238Email: [email protected]
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5/4/26: A Weekend of NYCDSA Activism and Andrew's Rave at Silo
Andrew recaps canvassing for Eon Huntley, Jabari Brisport, Claire Valdez, Christian Celeste Tate, Samantha Katten and Aber Kawas on the weekend of 5/2/26. Afterwards, Andrew discusses a dope rave at Silo.
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5/1/26: Janet Mills Drops Out of ME Senate Race, Jenifer Rajkumar's Forgery Scandal is Disqualifying and Update
Andrew covers Janet Mills dropping out of the US Senate race in Maine and provides an update on Jenifer Rajkumar's forgery scandal in New York's 38th Assembly District.
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4/30/26: NYC CD3 Special Election, DSA Endorsement Power, Carl Wilson's Changing Veto Override Stance
Breaking down the results from the special election in NYC's 3rd City Council District, what the race dynamics were, and how it shows the importance of a DSA endorsement. Finally, Andrew talks about Carl Wilson's shifting stance on the education buffer zone veto override.
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4/24/26: DSA Hochul Protests, CA Governor Debate and State of the Race
Andrew briefly covers the arrests of DSA members at Governor Kathy Hochul's office in support of taxing the rich before turning to analysis of the first California Governor's debate since Former Congressmember Swalwell dropped out of the race.
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4/23/26: Chi Osse ARRESTED, Our Time Restructuring
Andrew covers NYC Councilmember Chi Osse being arrested in Bed-Stuy protesting deed theft and the restructuring of Our Time.
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4/22/26: Jenifer Rajkumar Submits FORGED Petition Signatures, Soviet Era Response Video, and Canvassing Sunnyside
Forgeries on Jenifer Rajkumar's petitions, her wild responses,and reporting in from a canvass in Sunnyside for Clair Valdez, Aber Kawas, and Samantha Kattan.
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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.
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