
S-word is back: Zohran Mamdani and the Generation That Stopped Apologizing for Socialism
The Tara Palmeri Show
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How will Zohran Mamdani’s vision of an affordable New York reshape the city’s future under Trump’s shadow?
On this intriguing episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri sits down with author and thinker Anand Giridharadas on the eve of the NYC mayoral election to unpack Zohran Mamdani’s socialist surge, his “afford to dream” agenda, and the coming clash with Trump over funding, immigration, and city priorities. From free buses and city-run groceries to rent freezes and reimagining New York as a springboard for dreamers rather than a luxury mall, they explore whether affordability can unlock creativity, reduce crime, and revive a city priced out for artists and regular people. They dive into why younger generations no longer fear the word “socialism,” how Europe’s safety nets inspire bold ideas, and what Mamdani’s win could mean for Democrats nationwide.
What part of Mamdani’s agenda excites or worries you most for New York’s next chapter?
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Zohran Mamdani vs Trump’s America: The Socialist Running to Be NYC’s Next Mayor
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show
00:05 Anand Giridharadas joins the Tara Palmeri Show
02:13 Afford to dream slogan
03:37 Maslow's hierarchy in NYC
04:45 Cities as springboards
06:32 Trump funding cuts loom
07:32 Free buses and groceries
09:32 Rent freeze fight
10:51 European lessons for NYC
15:57 Socialism no longer scary
24:08 Obama non-endorsement
28:25 Mamdani's youth defense
31:28 Age of founders comparison
34:54 Shutdown ending soon
37:02 Elite flip-flop prediction
41:54 Safety via less desperation
49:08 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show
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