EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 1H 7M
E294: Hot Communist Summer Part 1 w/ C. Derick Varn
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As history repeats itself, we dissect Zohran Mamdani's stunning Democratic primary victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo in NYC's mayoral race—a win that sent shockwaves through Wall Street and sparked what hedge fund CEO Dan Loeb dubbed "Hot Commie Summer." How did the Democratic Socialist candidate pull of one of the biggest political upsets in recent New York history? And what potentials does the win provide outside political spectacle? For the second half of the episode, including discussion Thiel and Zuckberg's leaked emails plotting to kill the millennial left, support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifadaLinks:ICE Update in LAZohran wins "Broad Middle"NYT Commie Corridor AnalysisBillionaire Meltdown CompilationChris Hayes with Ezra KleinWall Street ReactionsPeter Thiel's Millennial LetterRoss Douthat on ThielSong: Childish Gambino - Feels Like Summer
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E294: Hot Communist Summer Part 1 w/ C. Derick Varn
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