Kate DeGroiter

Amit Singh Baga, a Democratic strategist and former advisor to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, joins Kate DeGroiter from the centrist think tank Third Way. They dive into the recent rise of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City, igniting debates on populism's role in the party's future. The discussion covers housing crises, food affordability, and the ideological divides between populist and traditional Democratic strategies. They also analyze the party's generational tensions and the importance of connecting with diverse voter concerns.