This Week in Politics: An update on New York's 17th congressional district

WNYC News

It's a big election year. Beyond the presidency, the balance of power in the House of Representatives could be determined by a handful of swing seats in blue states like New York. That includes a district in the Hudson Valley where Republican Representative Mike Lawler is facing off against Democratic candidate, Mondaire Jones.

WNYC's Michelle Bocanegra joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for a look at the race.