Today, Explained A sit-down with Zohran Mamdani
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Dec 29, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City and a Democratic socialist, outlines his ambitious agenda focusing on affordability. He shares insights on connecting with the community through innovative events and emphasizes the importance of keeping public pressure on his administration post-inauguration. Mamdani highlights his priorities: freezing rent, implementing free buses, and providing universal childcare. He also stresses the need for a diverse team and the importance of delivering tangible results for working New Yorkers.
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Marathon Listening Session At Museum
- Zohran Mamdani held a 12-hour listening session and met with over 140 New Yorkers for three minutes each.
- Attendees described emotional, multilingual exchanges that made many feel personally seen and heard.
Material Wins Over Campaign Nostalgia
- Mamdani frames success as tangible material changes, not campaign nostalgia.
- He argues housing, buses, and childcare must transform daily life to sustain political engagement.
Open The Transition Budget
- Demystify transition finances and operations by involving the public and explaining costs.
- Use small-dollar fundraising to keep the transition accountable and connected to supporters.