Today on The Joe Mangiacotti Show on WCRN 830 AM – Radio Central, Joe dives deep into the political earthquake out of New York City — where newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist, is already clashing with President Trump.
Mamdani, born in Uganda and now a naturalized American citizen, is framing himself as the embodiment of resistance against Trump’s America-First policies — declaring New York “a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and now led by one.” The rhetoric is fiery, but what does it mean for the city’s business climate, for the rule of law, and for America’s constitutional framework when a far-left mayor pledges defiance against the federal government?
Joe will unpack the business reaction too — as major players like Bill Ackman, Jamie Dimon, and Ken Langone weigh in with sharply contrasting views. Some are offering cautious cooperation, while others are warning that electing Mamdani could be “a monumental mistake” for capitalism and the free market. Real estate and finance leaders are bracing for an administration that could tax, regulate, and redistribute in ways not seen since the 1970s — while small business owners fear an exodus of capital and jobs.
And up north, the local story shaking Massachusetts politics: an aide to Governor Maura Healey arrested in a cocaine bust, prompting Republican gubernatorial hopefuls to question whether serious red flags were ignored inside the administration. What did Healey know, when did she know it, and what does this say about the vetting, transparency, and accountability in her inner circle? Joe takes a constitutionalist lens to the story — demanding rule of law, equal accountability, and the moral integrity expected of public officials.
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By Joe Mangiacotti
The Joe Mangiacotti Show airs in the Boston Radio Market on powerhouse station WCRN 830 AM - 50,000 Watt. And we Live stream on TuneIn app and other Social Media platforms. Joe is a veteran Broadcaster, started as the News Director and Morning News Host at WJCC 1170 AM in 1986. Joe has held almost every position in radio from Air Personality to VP/GM. Joe's passion is Talk Radio. Joe has a rich history in Financial/Mortgage/RE and Business Talk. But Common Sense Talk for the Common Sense Citizen is truly his calling and where he feels most at home.