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Is Zohran Mamdani’s “Sewer Socialism” Resonating?

April 15, 2026·41 min·3-min readinterviewpolitics
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Zoran Mamdani’s first 100 days as mayor of New York City have been defined by a disciplined, media-savvy approach that blends practical governance with a highly curated public image, emphasizing accessibility and incremental progress on ambitious campaign promises like affordable childcar

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Molly Fisher

interview on The Political Scene | The New Yorker

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Zoran MamdaniMolly FisherKathy HochulDonald TrumpJessica TischSia Weaver

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Zoran Mamdani, Perpetual Student of the Cityby Molly Fisher

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