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In this special episode of The Listening Post<\/em>, we examine the rise of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. A democratic socialist and outspoken critic of Israel\u2019s genocide in Gaza, Mamdani has faced a barrage of hostility from US mainstream media, the political donor class and the democratic establishment alike. The press has been particularly relentless, questioning not only Mamdani\u2019s progressive policies but also his identity as a Muslim and an immigrant.<\/p>\n But Mamdani is a digital native with an international following and a double-digit lead in the polls. His victory would reverberate far beyond New York City, shaking up the Democratic Party nationwide.<\/p>\n This episode exposes how the media and the wealthy political class attempted to discredit Mamdani and how, against all odds, he turned their attacks into the foundation of a movement.<\/p>\n Contributors: Kate de Gruyter \u2013 Senior director of communications, Third Way<\/p>\n Adam Johnson \u2013 Podcast co-host, Citations Needed<\/p>\n Briahna Joy Gray \u2013 Podcast host, Bad Faith<\/p>\n Jon Paul Lupo \u2013 Consultant, Vocable Communications<\/p>\n Presenter: Richard Gizbert<\/p>\n Produced by: Elettra Scrivo, Ella Willis & Meenakshi Ravi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Published On 1 Nov 2025<\/span>1 Nov 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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