Tomorrow 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be officially confirmed as the Democratic Party candidate for New York mayor, putting him in pole position to land the role in November. His win caused a political earthquake in America, personifying questions over the future direction of the party. So who is this fresh new face of the Democratic party, and what does his rise tell us about the increasing popularity of left-wing economics?
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Guest: Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor, The Times
Host: Manveen Rana
Producer: Hannah Varrall
Further reading: What Zohran Mamdani’s win means for the Democratic Party
Further listening: Why the dollar is crashing – and why you should care
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