Caroline Downey

In a heated debate, Ross Barkan, a columnist, defends Zohran Mamdani's progressive policies on affordability, while Miranda Devine and Caroline Downey raise alarms about his impact on public safety. They argue that Mamdani's calls for defunding the police could destabilize the city. Lindsey Boylan counters by highlighting Mamdani's outreach to diverse neighborhoods and focus on critical services like childcare. The discussion dives into tense trade-offs between affordability and safety, probing whether Mamdani can appeal to broader demographics while avoiding pitfalls.