Next Question with Katie Couric Katie’s One-On-One with Zohran Mamdani
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Oct 31, 2025 
Zohran Mamdani, an elected New York State Assembly member and mayoral candidate, shares his vision for a more affordable NYC. He discusses ambitious policies like universal childcare, free buses, and rent freezes. Mamdani emphasizes the importance of protecting immigrant communities and committing to sanctuary protections. He also addresses the need for revenue through taxes on the wealthy and corporate reforms while advocating for inclusivity and unity in a polarized city. His commitment to listening to constituents highlights a fresh approach to leadership.
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Affordability Is The Core Message
- Zohran Mamdani frames his campaign around affordability measures like universal childcare and free buses to address cost-of-living crises.
- He presents these policies as central voter concerns rather than niche ideological points.
Fight Federal Troop Deployment Legally
- Use legal and political tools to resist federal military deployments into the city.
- Coordinate with state and city officials and pursue court action to declare deployments illegal if necessary.
Protect Immigrants From ICE Actions
- Refuse coordination with ICE and reinforce sanctuary city protections to protect immigrants.
- Limit ICE access to schools to signed judicial warrants and publicly affirm immigrant safety policies.