

Democracy Now! 2025-09-29 Monday
8 snips Sep 29, 2025
Zoran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and New York State Assembly member, discusses the implications of Eric Adams' recent withdrawal from the mayoral race, framing it as driven by donors rather than the electorate. He emphasizes his commitment to working-class policies, including universal childcare funded by taxing the wealthy. Mamdani passionately addresses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling recent actions genocide. He also shares insights on his vision for democratic socialism and the importance of respecting marginalized communities.
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Money Drives Mayoral Decisions
- Zohran Mamdani frames Adams' exit as evidence of mayors answering donors not residents.
- He argues the moment highlights how big money shapes city governance to the detriment of working New Yorkers.
Raise Top Taxes To Fund Services
- Fund major programs by taxing the wealthy and raising corporate rates to match regional peers.
- Mamdani proposes a 2% top income tax hike and a corporate rate increase to raise roughly $9 billion.
Cost Of Inaction Exceeds Program Costs
- Mamdani links childcare and housing costs to population loss and economic drag.
- He cites studies showing childcare unaffordability costs the region far more than program expenses.