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We Survived + NY Primary

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We Survived + NY Primary

The conversation primarily revolves around personal experiences with summer heat and HVAC issues. Jason discusses a two-week wait for a refrigerant part, leading to a nine-hour delay in cooling their apartment from 84 to 75 degrees. Matt Gagnon shares his own struggles with no central air and the inefficacy of window units in his open-concept house. Both discuss the challenges of staying cool, including using fans and dining out for air conditioning. The discussion also touches on the New York City mayoral primary, highlighting the unexpected victory of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani over former Governor Andrew Cuomo, emphasizing the political shift and implications for the city.

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