Ross Barkan

Guest Ross Barkan, a New Statesman columnist, discusses Zohran Mamdani's groundbreaking campaign in New York City. Born in Uganda and raised in Manhattan, Mamdani is captivating voters with progressive policies like rent freezes and free public transport. Barkan highlights the backlash from business elites due to his proposals and examines shifting attitudes among Jewish voters regarding Israel. He also connects Mamdani’s rise to a resurgence of the left, questioning if this could reshape the Democratic Party's future.