In March, I dined with a Zohran Mamdani supporter who asked me if he had a chance. I said no—the machines and money are way too strong. This week, Mamdani did the unthinkable and upended a household name known for decades, backed by Wall Street and the infamous Queens party leadership, in a victory that […]
Author Archives: S. Mitra Kalita
S. Mitra Kalita a veteran journalist, media executive, prolific commentator and author of two books. In 2020 she launched Epicenter-NYC, a newsletter to help New Yorkers get through the pandemic. Mitra has also recently co-founded a new media company called URL Media, a network of Black and Brown owned media organizations that share content, distribution, and revenues to increase their long-term sustainability. She’s on the board of the Philadelphia Inquirer and writes a weekly column for TIME Magazine and Charter. Mitra was most recently SVP at CNN Digital, overseeing the national news, breaking news, programming, opinion, and features teams.
