The episode presents a sweeping analysis of American politics as an era dominated by extremism, where the overreach of the Trump-aligned GOP has created a crisis of legitimacy and opened space for a resurgence of left-wing, working-class politics. Centered on New York City Mayor Zohran Ma
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