FAQ NYC Episode 405: 'Inshallah Mayor’ Zohran Mamdani Says It's All About Making NYC More Affordable
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Mar 7, 2025 
Queens Assemblymember and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, a rising Democratic Socialist, passionately discusses making NYC more affordable for its working-class residents. He critiques current political approaches with a call for ‘less lecturing, more listening.’ Mamdani shares insights on unionizing campaign staff and takes aim at the failures of past leaders. Anecdotes about his journey from Uganda to NYC highlight the significance of representation. The conversation also lightens up with a fun lightning round, mixing humor with real talk about NYC culture.
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Campaign Focus: Affordability
- Zohran Mamdani's campaign centers on affordability, including freezing rent, free bus service, and universal childcare.
- He also proposes municipal grocery stores and building affordable housing to address the cost of living crisis.
Less Lecturing, More Listening
- Zohran Mamdani believes Democrats often lecture voters on how they should feel instead of listening to their concerns.
- He emphasizes the importance of understanding why New Yorkers make certain political choices, particularly regarding crime and safety.
From Kampala to City Hall
- Zohran Mamdani discusses his diverse background, being born in Uganda and raised in NYC.
- He shares how his experience as a rapper taught him resilience and how to handle rejection.