Media, Money & Zohran Mamdani

We examine the rise of Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for mayor of New York City, in this special episode of The Listening Post. Mamdani, a democratic socialist and outspoken critic of the Israeli genocide in Gaza, has received hostility from both the political donor class and the democratic establishment in the US. Particularly relentlessly has the press been questioning Mamdani’s progressive policies as well as his nationality and immigrant identity.

Mamdani has a global following, leads in the polls, and is a digital native. His victory would have a significant impact on the Democratic Party all over New York City.

In this episode, Mamdani is shown how the media and the wealthy political elite attempted to discredit him and how, despite all odds, he built a movement off of their criticism.

Contributors:

Third Way senior director of communications, Kate de Gruyter

Citations Needed co-host Adam Johnson on the podcast.

Bad Faith host, Briahna Joy Gray, on the podcast

Consultant, Vocable Communications, Jon Paul Lupo

Presenter: Richard Gizbert