EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 31 MIN
Democratic Socialism Takes NYC—Can the Left Really Run the City?
from The Smerconish Podcast · host Jordan Barowitz, Michael Smerconish
Michael Smerconish sits down with veteran NYC political strategist Jordan Barowitz to unpack one of the most shocking political upsets in recent memory. How did Zohran Mamdani, a little-known democratic socialist, surge past establishment figures like Andrew Cuomo to become the likely next mayor of New York City? What does this mean for moderates, for the Democratic Party nationwide, and for the future governance of the most complex city in America? From social media wizardry to anti-Trump backlash, Barowitz breaks it all down—with sharp insights on ranked-choice voting, Eric Adams’ prospects, and whether NYC is ready to be run by a movement, not a machine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Democratic Socialism Takes NYC—Can the Left Really Run the City?
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