District Twelve (Ep. 14): Mason Williams

41 min · 27. apr. 2026

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Mason Williams is a Professor of Political Science and Leadership Studies at Williams College, focusing on the political history of New York City. He joined us last week for a wide-ranging conversation on how the complicated legacy of Mayor Michael Bloomberg might affect this race. His new book, City of Fortune: Inequality and the Making of Contemporary New York, will be released on June 23rd.

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