For our banter with Tusk Strategies Partner Shontell Smith, we discuss the conscious decoupling between Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Then we reflect on the governor's underwhelming effort to put so-called guardrails on the powers of New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Our deep dive this show is into the 21st Congressional District and whether Democrats should be spending any of their blood, sweat and tears on this GOP-controlled seat when it becomes up for grabs in a special election. We talk about the Democrats' longshot chances to flip this district with SKDK Managing Director Morgan Hook and The Parkside Group Vice President Alex Elmasri.