Spencer Pratt Crashes and Burns, and a Historic Knicks Comeback with Cassie Wilson and Dave Roth

The episode opens with a vivid contrast: the historic, joyous victory of New York City's Zoran Mamdani in a progressive mayoral race, and the dramatic collapse of reality TV star Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral election. Adam Conover and guests Cassie Wilson and Dave Roth dissect how Pratt’s campaign—built on media spectacle and right-wing outrage—was derailed by a ground-up progressive movement in LA, led by Nithya Raman. They expose the media’s obsession with narrative over reality, showing how conservative outlets amplified the idea of a 'stolen election' despite overwhelming evidence of a legitimate progressive win. The conversation pivots to the emotional power of grassroots organizing, with Wilson and Roth sharing personal stories of how canvassing and community engagement created real momentum and joy. This theme extends to the Knicks’ miraculous playoff comeback, which they describe not just as a sports triumph, but as a rare moment of collective civic euphoria in New York—a city long starved of hope. The episode argues that real change comes not from viral outrage or media narratives, but from door-knocking, community trust, and the quiet, relentless work of organizing. In a world where oligarchs control the news and algorithms amplify rage, the real story is the power of people showing up for each other.