Can Zohran Mamdani turn New York around?

The Economist October 31, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani has a plan to save New York. A panel of our journalists discuss the man who’s the frontrunner to become the city’s next mayor and analyse whether his policies can restore America’s largest city to its former glory. Subscribers can watch the full episode as part of our new show, “The Insider”. 00:00 - Who is Zohran Mamdani? 01:25 - What is a Democratic Socialist? 02:41 - Mamdani’s social-media strategy 03:45 - Zohran Mamdani’s policies unpacked 07:32 - Mamdani’s stance on Israel Watch the full show: https://econ.st/3JcTtSp The battle for New York: https://econ.st/4hLM751 As new jobs in finance dry up, New York City’s fiscal model is wilting: https://econ.st/3Wyvgca A political drama for the ages, opening soon in New York City: https://econ.st/3Je5ozn Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb

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