The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2312 - FEAR AND LOATHING: Reds Take New York
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Nov 6, 2025 Zohran Mamdani's radical agenda for New York City raises eyebrows as he shifts from a moderate tone to a hard-left, taxing the wealthy. The potential economic impacts of his proposals and their influence on the Democratic Party's future are hot topics. Ben dissects endorsements from prominent left figures and critiques how Mamdani plans to fund his initiatives while appealing to working-class donors. The discussion also highlights the ongoing debate over Trump's tariffs and the Supreme Court's scrutiny of presidential emergency powers.
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Mask Off: Campaign Tone Versus Governing Agenda
- Zohran Mamdani campaigned softly but now signals an aggressive progressive mandate to enact structural change in NYC.
- Ben Shapiro warns his agenda targets the wealthy, but could hollow the city's tax base and prompt emigration.
Ambitious Spending, Real Fiscal Constraints
- Mamdani's spending plan includes universal childcare, rent freezes, billions for housing, and subsidized transit.
- Shapiro argues those promises are economically infeasible and will discourage development and prompt departures.
Coalition Makeup Shapes Policy Direction
- Mamdani's political network includes DSA, CARE/CAIR-linked groups, and activists like Linda Sarsour.
- Shapiro frames this coalition as radical, influencing policy toward anti-Israel and anti-capitalist positions.