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My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

1977 NEW YORK CITY MAYORAL RACE

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

Bruce Carlson

Politics, History, News

4.61.2K Ratings

🗓️ 16 October 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

As a blackout, serial killer and budget crisis hits New York City, an election is held. 2 major figures run, but it's the newcomers who steal the show. A governor tries to extract revenge on a mayor. A newspaper baron goes full-in. And a lingering mystery of dubious importance is created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

You're listening to an Airwave Media podcast.

0:04.6

In the Premier League, everyone pushes their hardest to win.

0:07.7

And now it's your turn.

0:08.7

With their EPL fantasy challenge, Coca-Cola are giving you a chance to win big by beating the best.

0:13.9

All you have to do is build a team based on rules set by an icon.

0:17.5

And to help you on your way, I've got a tip to help you build your team.

0:20.6

Make sure you keep an eye on fixtures. Who are the players up against next? Sometimes it's not about form. Like, there are some players that, for whatever reason, always play well against certain teams. To do your research. To get involved in the EPL Fantasy Challenge, all you've got to do is grab a Coke and scan the code

0:37.7

on the pack. Just by playing, you get a chance to win Coke swag or vouchers. But if you beat

0:43.1

the icon who set the rules, you could win vintage Coca-Cola jerseys, Premier League tickets,

0:48.3

and more. So go ahead and get involved. Grab a Coke, drink it in.

0:54.7

Sean has had some good ideas over the years.

0:58.2

But using Canva was a really good one.

1:01.6

Sean designed some social posts to promote his friend's car boot sale.

1:06.3

They looked good.

1:08.3

Really, really good.

1:10.9

Next thing he knows, someone came and bought the lot, including the car.

1:17.6

Now Sean doesn't know how he's going to get home.

1:21.1

Thanks, Canva.

1:23.6

It was just after 9.30 p.m.

1:26.2

When the streetwalkers in Times Square were suddenly doused in darkness.

1:30.4

The night was July 13, 1977, sweltering summer heat wave in New York City.

1:38.4

And suddenly, city goes dark. Street lights flickered off, subways, stop in the tunnels.

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