The Democratic Civil War over Zohran Mamdani

Derek Thompson and Waleed Shahid join Jon Lovett for a spirited debate over Zohran Mamdani’s surprise victory in New York—and what it says about where the Democratic coalition goes from here. Was it a win for economic populism, Abundance-pilled technocrats, or both? They debate strategy, slogans, and a real blueprint for how Democrats can win—and govern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices