Geoff Kabaservice, Vice President for Political Studies at the Niskanen Center, dives into the intriguing rise of Zohran Mamdani, a young, Muslim, Democratic socialist and a surprising contender for New York City mayor. They discuss Mamdani's bold policies like rent reforms, universal childcare, and public housing. Kabaservice explores the challenges Mamdani faces in implementing his agenda and critiques from opponents like Andrew Cuomo. Finally, they consider how Mamdani's success could reshape the Democratic landscape and engage younger voters.
