Carlos talks to Congressional candidate Jamaal Bowman, who’s running to represent parts of the Bronx and Westchester County in New York. He unexpectedly beat a long time incumbent in the Democratic primary. No Republican is running against him, so he’s almost certain to win the general election. Bowman, a retired middle school principal, says racial equality and wealth inequality are two of the biggest challenges America faces. He and Carlos discuss how to speak truth to power, New York Knicks basketball, and the political lessons of hip-hop.

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