On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head talks with Dillon Hosier, CEO of ICANN Action, to discuss several of the biggest political controversies making headlines.

The conversation begins with Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign in New York and the broader political climate surrounding it, including criticism of controversial social media activity connected to his campaign and what Hosier describes as the growing normalization of extreme rhetoric in parts of American politics.

Head and Hosier also discuss the rise of anti-Semitic rhetoric and violence in New York, the role of media personalities and political influencers in shaping the debate, and concerns about foreign influence in U.S. political commentary.

The episode wraps with a look at California politics, including the debate over voter ID and how potential candidates like Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco could impact the state’s political future.

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