One-on-One with Zohran Mamdani

This episode of Up First from NPR News features an interview with Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist and the Democratic nominee in New York City's mayoral race. The interview explores Mamdani's unexpected primary win, his policy proposals focused on affordability (such as rent freezes, free public transportation, and universal childcare), and the challenges he faces in gaining support from the Democratic establishment. Mamdani addresses criticisms about the feasibility of his policies, his plans for funding them through taxes on corporations and high-income earners, and the bigotry he has experienced as a Muslim candidate. He emphasizes his commitment to representing all New Yorkers and building a broad coalition to address the city's affordability crisis.