Episode 11: Jason Reyes on Zohran Mamdani for New York City Mayor

This week on Not Suitable for Democracy, we zoom in on what might be the most defining political showdown of the decade: the NYC Mayoral Primary between Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani.

On the surface, it's a local race. But underneath? It's a national referendum on what kind of Democratic Party we want to build. To discuss what's happening on the ground, Nick is joined by his friend, Jason Reyes, a marketing professional and longtime resident of Astoria, NY.

Nick & Jason discuss:

• Why Zohran Mamdani's vision of a politics rooted in economic populism, care, and justice is striking a chord across the electorate—and what sets it apart from both the Democratic establishment and what party insiders are rebranding as "abundance."
• How Cuomo’s comeback campaign is more than just a redemption arc—it's a high-powered attempt to drag the city (and the party) backward.
• The broader implications of this race: how the next NYC mayor could shape national conversations on housing, policing, climate, and the Democratic Party at large.

As debate between abundance and populism rages on, Nick and Jason dissect the core tenants so you can understand what's at stake. Learn how Zohran's campaign leans into abundance message and signals a change that could last generations.

With just days left to vote in the Democratic Primary for Mayor, voters are going to the polls in higher numbers than ever before in an off year primary. This isn’t just about a mayor—it’s about the battle for New York. And the outcome could ripple far beyond New York City.

If you care about where the Democratic Party is headed, you can’t afford to sit this one out.

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