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Episode:

Could a Socialist Mayor be Just What New York City Needs? (w/ Zohran Mamdani)

Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:28:38
Publish Date: 2025-04-15 16:32:47
Description:

Zohran Mamdani represents the 36th District in the New York State Assembly. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America, he is currently running for mayor of New York City, hoping to unseat the controversial Eric Adams, who recently escaped federal corruption charges after signaling a willingness to help the Trump administration crackdown on immigrants. Mamdani is running on a platform of lowering the cost of living for New Yorkers. He joined Current Affairs editor-in-chief Nathan J. Robinson to discuss his city and his campaign.

0:00-6:12 What's the Deal With Eric Adams?

6:12-11:55 The Real Challenges Facing New Yorkers

11:55-14:43 The Rent is Too Damn High

14:43-19:48 How Zohran Plans to Win

19:48-21:59 Confronting Genocide from Local Office

21:59-26:51 Responding to Right-Wing Talking Points

26:51-29:56 Zohran's Vision for New York City

Zohran Mamdani's Website: https://www.zohranfornyc.com/

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