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As Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani secures the Democratic nomination for Mayor of New York City, his win has sent political shockwaves across the country. While celebrated by progressives, his ambitious policy platform has sparked fierce debate—drawing skepticism from conservatives, moderates, and even some establishment Democrats.
I'm joined by economist James Parrott, a leading expert on New York City and State economics, to unpack Mamdani's most earth shattering policies and the feasibility of them. We discuss freezing the rent, free buses, raising the minimum wage, city run grocery stores, and universal childcare. If you're curious about what an economist who knows New York economics like the back of his hand thinks, this is the episode for you. And spoiler alert - he's a fan.
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