Podcast: IHIP News
Episode: Trump in Total Collapse As Mamdani Dominates NYC Mayoral Race
Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Date: November 4, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode dives into the tumultuous landscape of the 2025 NYC mayoral race, focusing on the rapid ascent of progressive candidate Zoran Mamdani and the resulting panic in both Republican and Democratic party establishments. Through sharp, often comedic banter, Jennifer “Pumps” and guests critique the bigotry, hypocrisy, and power dynamics at play—especially as Donald Trump and other GOP figures, as well as establishment Democrats, react to Mamdani’s likely victory. The discussion also touches on related issues such as political hypocrisy, the influence of powerful lobbies (notably AIPAC), and scandals linking elite circles to the Epstein saga.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Dick Cheney’s Legacy and Republican Hypocrisy
[00:49–02:07]
- Pumps opens by acknowledging Dick Cheney's death, offering “thoughts and prayers” but pointedly reminding listeners of his own atheism.
- Critiques Cheney's role in the Iraq War and his support of gay marriage bans (despite having a gay daughter), highlighting Republican contradictions around family and bigotry.
Quote (Pumps, 01:30):
"As a parent, I will never ever understand how people can say they love their children and then go out and support so much hatred and bigotry towards their gay children. It's just unbelievable."
2. Republican Islamophobia & Attacks Against Zoran Mamdani
[02:07–03:32]
- Clip: Rep. Randy Fine’s racist comment, calling for Mamdani’s deportation:
Fine [Kanks, 02:18]: "The only thing I want to see him running for is his gate at JFK on the deportation flight to Uganda."
- Pumps compares such rhetoric to Nick Fuentes and exposes the selective nature of the GOP’s human rights posturing.
- Guest/Commentator argues that these attacks are rooted in fear of Mamdani’s popularity among working people and his cross-cultural appeal.
Guest, [02:49]: "They're scared. They know how good he is. They know that working people like him..."
3. Mamdani as an Optics Crisis for Racist Narratives
[03:32–05:48]
- Pumps points out that Mamdani’s existence as a Muslim progressive who proudly stands with marginalized groups disrupts Republican Islamophobic narratives.
Quote (Pumps, 04:42):
"It's a real optics problem for them to have a progressive mayor... because then their Islamophobia is going to start falling flat..."
- Critique of Kanks’ open threat to withhold federal support from NYC if Mamdani wins—called out as “straight up election interference.”
Pumps, [05:28]: "Any other president would be called out ... but for some reason this white guy is always allowed to do this kind of shit to black and brown and marginalized people..."
4. Media Bias and the Corporate Establishment
[05:48–06:47]
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Guest notes the normalizing of undemocratic acts due to the media’s alignment with Trump and his allies, suggesting CBS News will shift toward state-run propaganda.
Guest, [06:15]: "It surprises me that they are not blasting him... but he's got CBS News now, he's got Fox. And they... agree with him."
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In contrast, local New Yorkers are more informed, and Trump’s attacks may actually boost Mamdani among these voters.
5. Democratic Party Division and Cuomo's Role
[06:47–09:01]
- Discussion of Trump's backhanded “endorsement” of Andrew Cuomo as a “bad Democrat” over a “communist” (Mamdani)—though Mamdani simply represents democratic socialism.
Pumps, [07:43]: "I wish the branding of that would be a little different because... people that don't know what socialism is... think it's demonic, that's crazy."
- Clip: Cuomo abruptly hangs up during a radio interview when questioned about Trump’s support.
Radio Host [Kanks, 08:07]: "Hello? ... I think that he was... they cut him off..."
6. Call for Democratic Unity and Critique of Establishment Figures
[08:22–11:30]
- Pumps calls out Democrats for failing to unite behind Mamdani—demanding that establishment figures like Jeffries, Schumer, and Booker endorse the primary winner.
Quote (Pumps, 09:47):
"It's pathetic that there isn't unity in the Democratic Party behind him... Cuomo lost. You need to gracefully congratulate your opponent and then pull out of the race altogether."
- Guest blames the establishment’s fear of change and loss of donor support, reminding listeners that their lack of vision lost the House, Senate, and presidency in 2024.
Quote (Guest, 10:56):
"...the establishment lost us in 2024, the House, the Senate, and the presidency. So they need to sit down and shut the fuck up."
7. AIPAC’s Influence & Selective Morality
[11:30–15:35]
- Pumps details AIPAC’s vast spending and contends that Democratic candidates should reject their money, accusing them of supporting policies enabling ethnic cleansing.
- Criticism of leaders for lacking "moral clarity" and drawing equivalence between taking AIPAC money and taking money from figures like Elon Musk.
- Emphasizes that anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and all forms of bigotry are interconnected, and politicians must defend universal human rights rather than cherry-picking which causes to support.
8. Trump's Defense of Prince Andrew & the Epstein Connection
[15:58–17:45]
- Clip: Trump expresses sympathy for the royal family, not victims, after Prince Andrew’s removal from royal status due to Epstein scandal.
Trump [Kanks, 16:24]: "I feel very badly... it's been a tragic situation and it's too bad. I mean, I feel badly for the family."
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Guest/Commentator is livid, noting the absence of concern for victims and interpreting Trump’s response as self-serving, potentially indicative of deeper ties to the scandal.
Guest, [16:50]: "What about the family of the victims? He doesn't give a shit about them because women are disposable..."
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Explored rumors that Ghislaine Maxwell has been leaking Epstein-related emails damaging to Trump allies, hinting at growing legal peril.
9. Linking Elite Abuse, Bigoted Politics, and Democratic Complicity
[17:45–End]
- Pumps observes the moral rot in both Republican and Democratic establishments, tying their willingness to look away from sexual abuse and bigotry to their reliance on toxic donors and anti-democratic practices.
- Reads a headline about House Republicans plotting to block Mamdani from being sworn in, mocking the Orwellian tactics and the Democratic establishment’s tepid response.
Quote (Pumps, 18:36): "If you really give a shit about Jewish people, the most supportive thing you can do is call out the Israeli government and the war crimes that they are committing and the exploitation of American taxpayer dollars..."
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Cheney’s Legacy
"As a parent, I will never ever understand how people can say they love their children and then go out and support so much hatred and bigotry towards their gay children."
—Pumps [01:30] -
On GOP Islamophobia
"They're scared. They know how good he is. They know that working people like him..."
—Guest [02:49] -
Mamdani as a Challenge to Stereotypes
"Zoran Mamdani proves... he's a bigger Christian than any Christian I've ever met. And he's Muslim."
—Pumps [04:56] -
On Media’s Role in Normalizing Trump
"He’s now going to turn CBS News into a state run media Fox style enterprise."
—Guest [06:06] -
On Democratic Establishment
"...the establishment lost us in 2024, the House, the Senate, and the presidency. So they need to sit down and shut the fuck up."
—Guest [10:56] -
On AIPAC and Political Donations
"...they won't do it. The power of this lobby is astonishing."
—Pumps [12:20] -
On Party Unity & Cuomo
"Cuomo lost. You need to gracefully congratulate your opponent and then pull out of the race altogether."
—Pumps [09:47] -
On Trump/Prince Andrew/Epstein
"He doesn't give a shit about them because women are disposable."
—Guest [16:50] -
On Universal Human Rights
"All of these bigotries are connected… that is the only acceptable answer. You cannot cherry pick."
—Pumps [13:46]
Important Timestamps for Key Segments
- Cheney’s Death & Legacy: [00:49–02:07]
- Rep. Randy Fine’s Racist Rant: [02:07–02:26]
- GOP Islamophobia Exposed: [02:26–03:32]
- Mamdani's Progressive Challenge: [03:32–05:48]
- Media Bias Discussion: [05:48–06:47]
- Trump Endorses Cuomo Clip: [07:43–08:20]
- Call for Democratic Unity: [08:22–11:30]
- AIPAC Influence Segment: [11:30–15:35]
- Trump Defends Prince Andrew (Epstein): [15:58–17:45]
- MAGAs Try to Block Mamdani: [17:45–End]
Tone & Style
The episode embodies an unfiltered, acerbic, and comedic tone, marked by impassioned rants, candid language, and a deep commitment to progressive values and democratic integrity. The hosts blend sharp political critique with humor, making otherwise complex or grim topics engaging and accessible.
Summary Takeaway
This high-energy episode provides a raw, progressive critique of the 2025 NYC mayoral race, illuminating how Zoran Mamdani’s rise is upending long-standing power structures and provoking desperate, often bigoted responses from Trump's GOP and establishment Democrats alike. The hosts argue that real party unity, courageous political leadership, and unwavering support for universal human rights are the only antidote to the current moral and political crisis gripping American democracy.