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Zohran Mamdani on NYC as a blueprint for Democrats | NPR's Newsmakers

April 17, 2026·29 min·3-min readinterviewnews
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-described Democratic Socialist, discusses his first 100 days in office, highlighting major policy wins like universal childcare, bus speed improvements, and city-run grocery stores, while defending his progressive agenda against political attacks

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