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Max & Murphy Podcast: Breaking Down the Queens Borough President Special Election


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Queens is the world's borough - and there'll soon be a new borough president (photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)


March 11, 2020 - Max & Murphy Podcast: Breaking Down the Queens Borough President Special Election

chrisy chung david f brand 150There's a Queens Borough President special election fast approaching! Early voting starts Saturday, March 14, and election day is Tuesday, March 24. It's a crowded, competitive race to replace Melinda Katz, now the District Attorney, and all registered voters can participate. David Brand of the Queens Daily Eagle and Christine Chung of The City joined the show to discuss the race, the candidates, the forces like coronavirus impacting who might show up to vote, and more.

Listen to the conversation and let us know what you think -- we're on Twitter @TweetBenMax and @JarrettMurphy. 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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