Max Rivlin-Nadler

Max Rivlin-Nadler, co-owner and reporter at Hell Gate NYC, dives into the meteoric rise of Zohran Mamdani, the socialist and Muslim assemblyman turned mayoral candidate. They explore how Mamdani's focus on affordability and grassroots outreach energized a diverse electorate. Rivlin-Nadler contrasts his engaging retail politics with the aloofness of past leaders, while discussing the impact of ranked choice voting. The conversation touches on the challenges Mamdani faced, including backlash over his pro-Palestine stance and threats tied to his identity.

Max Rivlin-Nadler, co-owner and reporter at Hell Gate NYC, delves into the remarkable rise of Zohran Mamdani, a young Democratic socialist and likely New York City mayoral nominee. They discuss Mamdani's innovative campaign strategies that transformed him from obscurity to a political sensation. Rivlin-Nadler highlights the impact of social media in grassroots engagement and the significance of personal connections in modern elections. They also touch on the complexities of identity politics, especially regarding Mamdani's pro-Palestine stance and its repercussions.

In this discussion, Max Rivlin-Nadler, a local news site co-publisher, and Christian Paz, a senior politics reporter at Vox, tackle the surprising primary victory of progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani over centrist Andrew Cuomo in New York City. They analyze the rising progressive energy, the generational divides in voter support, and how grassroots movements are reshaping strategies within the Democratic Party. The conversation explores potential parallels to the Republican Tea Party moment and what it could mean for future elections.