Episode 29: Why Mamdani’s Trump Meeting Matters — And Why DSA May Not Endorse Chi Ossé

In this episode, we break down Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s historic meeting with President Trump — the first face-to-face between the Queens democratic socialist and the Republican president. What did the meeting signal for New York City’s future? How do the optics play a role in this moment? And what does it mean for Democrats and party leaders like Hakeem Jeffries?Then we shift to Brooklyn, where City Council Member Chi Ossé is mounting an insurgent congressional run to unseat Jeffries himself. It’s a race redefining generational and ideological lines inside the Democratic Party. But support on the left is far from guaranteed: the NYC Democratic Socialists of America are openly divided over endorsing the Gen-Z council member in what many see as an uphill, high-risk challenge. Hear the concerns fueling DSA's internal debate — and why the chapter might ultimately vote against endorsing Councilmember Ossé.Catch brief updates on the war in Ukraine, Eric Swalwell's big announcement, the DNC's ranked choice voting, and more on this week's episode of Not Suitable for Democracy.