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Max Politics Podcast: Women Poised to Take Majority in the Next New York City Council


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A 21 in '21 celebration of women heading to the City Council (photo: William Alatriste/NYC Council)


July 14, 2021 - Max Politics Podcast: Women Poised to Take Majority in the Next New York City Council

Jessica Haller of 21 in '21 and City Council candidate Crystal Hudson joined the show to discuss the successful efforts to elect more women to the City Council, where women are set to go from currently holding 14 seats in the 51-seat legislative chamber to a majority with at least 28 seats, surpassing the goal of 21 women elected in 2021.

Listen to the conversation and let us know what you think, on Twitter @TweetBenMax. You can listen to the show through the embedded audio below or download the episode wherever you get your podcasts, under "Max & Murphy," and listen to Max & Murphy live on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. on WBAI radio, 99.5FM or wbai.org.

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by Ben Max, Gotham Gazette
     

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