Knightbeat for November 6, 2025: Election Reflection

In this special episode, the WRSU News Department recaps the 2025 elections, with explanations from the reporters on what the complicated technical and logistical situations consisted of at the gubernatorial candidate watch parties in New Jersey. Guest star Zach Ashare provides details on the closed-door aspect of the Ciattarelli HQ, while Deputy News Director Maryam Malihi shares the chaotic beginnings behind the Sherrill camp coverage. Adam Kaplan and News Director Rahil Chatterjee explain how they processed the election updates in real time. Maryam Malihi interviewed Jean Sinzdak, the Associate Director of the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) to learn about the role of gender and racial gaps in deciding the New Jersey governor’s race in Mikie Sherrill’s favor. Hosted by Maryam Malihi, Adam Kaplan and Chris Coddington.