What Now? with Trevor Noah A New Year's Repost! Zohran Mamdani (NYC's Brand New Mayor) Pops In
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Jan 1, 2026 
Zohran Mamdani, the incoming mayor of New York City, shares his vision for the city's future. With a background in politics and a commitment to progressive policies, he discusses plans for rent freezes, universal childcare, and free public transit. Mamdani emphasizes the importance of rebuilding trust in government through actionable change, advocating for bold democratic reforms. He also highlights how small fixes can significantly improve quality of life for all New Yorkers, making the city more equitable and livable.
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Transition Is Time To Build An Ambitious Team
- Zohran Mamdani uses the transition to vet hires and set an agenda before January 1st.
- He prioritizes building a team that can both run government and imagine bold change.
Hire For Proven Delivery And Imagination
- Hire people who have delivered results and can explain how they'd do so in government.
- Seek candidates with both operational fluency and unburdened imagination.
Ambition Needs Practically Minded Staff
- Effective leaders want hires who acknowledge difficulty and show practical pathways forward.
- Ambition requires staff who can operate within government constraints and still transform systems.