Mene Ukwe Barua

Mene Ukwe Barua, an editorial board member at The Wall Street Journal, and Mary Anastasia O'Grady, a columnist at the same outlet, dive into the heated NYC mayoral race featuring Zohran Mamdani, a socialist advocating for rent freezes and government grocery stores, versus former Governor Andrew Cuomo. They discuss the tension between progressive reforms and traditional Democratic practices, the effects of ranked-choice voting, and the ongoing impact of Cuomo's scandals on his campaign as he seeks redemption amid a backdrop of mixed voter reactions.

Kate Batchelder-Odell and Mene Ukwe Barua, both editorial board members at The Wall Street Journal, discuss the evolving tax-and-spending package from Senate Republicans. They highlight the permanence of business deductions aimed at boosting the economy and the new limits on tax-free tips and overtime. The conversation delves into the contrasts between Senate and House versions, focusing on political pressures and potential impacts on Medicaid. The episode also touches on defense reforms, border security funding, and the delicate balance of fiscal responsibility within the GOP.