This text is a discussion of Norman Mailer's life and career, focusing on his mayoral campaign and his transformation from a nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn to a self-styled outlaw.

The podcast discusses significant outcomes in the recent California primary, noting the recall of a progressive prosecutor and the lead of an effectively Republican candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race.

In the New York City mayoral primaries, the Orthodox Jewish community has shown its historic influence by coalescing around two candidates: Eric Adams and Andrew Yang.

The Democratic primary race for New York City mayor has seen a battle for Orthodox Jewish support between Andrew Yang and Eric Adams.

The upcoming mayoral race in New York City presents a critical test for the city's Orthodox Jewish voting bloc, which has historically been influential in local elections.