When a young Muslim Asian American who proudly called himself a democratic socialist was elected Mayor of New York City the world took notice. Zohran Mamdani has quickly become America’s newest political star.
In the richest city in the country, where an affordability crisis is now impacting the middle class, his message of tax increases for the rich, rent freezes and free childcare have been embraced by a city that had had enough.
Donald Trump was elected on the back of frustrated voters feeling the cost-of-living squeeze. But more than a year on and many Americans say “affordability” is still their number one problem. Now a new disruptor - Zohran Mamdani – is implementing an agenda he claims will make New York affordable again.
On Foreign Correspondent the ABC’s North American correspondent Kamin Gock hits the freezing streets of the Big Apple to explore why New Yorkers voted for this “radical” mayor, and to see if he can deliver on his promises.
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