Andrew Zink

State of the Left

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State of the Left covers current events with a focus on Democratic Party politics, electoral news, and discourse among the American left. While covering national topics, State of the Left highlights news in New York City and New York State. It is hosted by Andrew Zink, who is a DSA member, elected official, former Ulster County Democratic Party officer, Historian, Podcaster, and part-time professional campaign treasurer.

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7/10/26: Josh Arnon on 2026 Manhattan Elections, Neurodivergent Socialists, Zohran's New Bus Plan 10.07.2026 1:19:49

Andrew interviews Josh Arnon, Co-Founder of Neurodivergent Socialists and former NYS Assembly candidate. Josh gives insights on many of the Manhattan political races that just concluded and background on Neurodivergent Socialists. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink SOTL Substack: https://www.sotlnews.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 SOTL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotlpo...

7/3/26: Samantha Kattan on Blowout Primary Win in AD37 and What's Next 03.07.2026 44:04

Andrew interviews the Democratic nominee for New Yorks 37th Assembly District, Samantha Kattan. Follwoing her blowout primary victory, they cover a wide range of topics. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink SOTL Substack: https://www.sotlnews.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 SOTL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotlpod1 Andrew Zink Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andr...

7/3/26: Claire Valdez Field Lead Sara Abiboutros on 2026 in Queens 03.07.2026 1:05:37

Andrew and Claire Valdez Field Lead Sara Abiboutros have a wonder full time reflecting on the 2026 election cycle in New York. They discuss personal growth, campaign strategy, election night, and a host of other topics. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink SOTL Substack: https://www.sotlnews.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 SOTL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotlpod1 Andre...

6/10/26: Julie Menin's Treasurer Running Dark Money Groups, SOTL SS Launch! 10.06.2026 30:40

Andrew discusses launching the SOTL Substack with a story on Julie Menin's Treasurer running two dark money groups while serving as President of the Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 Email: sotlpodcast1@gmail.com

5/29/26: Zohran Endorses DAC, Reports From the Field in Harlem and Greenpoint 29.05.2026 38:39

Andrew recaps what he saw canvassing for Conrad and Darializa in Harlem, and Claire Valdez and Emily Gallagher in Greenpoint. Finally, Andrew discusses the groundshaking endorsement Zohran made of Darializa late last night. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink Social Media Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 Email: sotlpodcast1@gmail.com

5/28/26: Conrad Blackburn and the Dark Money Wave Hitting Harlem 28.05.2026 1:20:55

In this episode, Andrew does an extremly deep dive into the money fueling the negative attack ads against NYS AD 70 candidate Conrad Blackburn. Donate to Conrad Blackburn Here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/conradfornewyork?refcode=website Social Media Links Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andrewzink Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewZink1238 Email: sotlpodcast1@gmail.com

5/4/26: A Weekend of NYCDSA Activism and Andrew's Rave at Silo 04.05.2026 1:02:33

Andrew recaps canvassing for Eon Huntley, Jabari Brisport, Claire Valdez, Christian Celeste Tate, Samantha Katten and Aber Kawas on the weekend of 5/2/26. Afterwards, Andrew discusses a dope rave at Silo.

5/1/26: Janet Mills Drops Out of ME Senate Race, Jenifer Rajkumar's Forgery Scandal is Disqualifying and Update 01.05.2026 43:03

Andrew covers Janet Mills dropping out of the US Senate race in Maine and provides an update on Jenifer Rajkumar's forgery scandal in New York's 38th Assembly District.

4/30/26: NYC CD3 Special Election, DSA Endorsement Power, Carl Wilson's Changing Veto Override Stance 30.04.2026 49:02

Breaking down the results from the special election in NYC's 3rd City Council District, what the race dynamics were, and how it shows the importance of a DSA endorsement. Finally, Andrew talks about Carl Wilson's shifting stance on the education buffer zone veto override.

4/23/26: Chi Osse ARRESTED, Our Time Restructuring 23.04.2026 40:45

Andrew covers NYC Councilmember Chi Osse being arrested in Bed-Stuy protesting deed theft and the restructuring of Our Time.

4/22/26: Jenifer Rajkumar Submits FORGED Petition Signatures, Soviet Era Response Video, and Canvassing Sunnyside 22.04.2026 36:18

Forgeries on Jenifer Rajkumar's petitions, her wild responses,and reporting in from a canvass in Sunnyside for Clair Valdez, Aber Kawas, and Samantha Kattan.