What can the left learn from Zohran Mamdani’s win?

What can the left learn from Zohran Mamdani’s win?

Author: Pod Save the UK November 6, 2025 Duration: 53:38
Nish and Coco celebrate the win of Progressive New York Democratic Mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani - and ponder what British lefties can learn from his social-media friendly campaign.  And is Chancellor Rachel Reeves about to rip up Labour’s manifesto promise not to introduce any new taxes on “working people”? She certainly seems to be laying the groundwork for it, after an unusual pre-budget speech on Tuesday. Nothing was announced - but it’s what wasn’t denied that tells a story…  Later - Nish and Coco discuss the disturbing influence of American anti-abortionist lobbies on the UK’s political system and what we can do about it with New York Times investigative reporter Jane Bradley and campaigner for sexual and reproductive health and rights Lisa Hallgarten. To nobody’s surprise, Nigel Farage is involved.  CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS Babbel  https://www.babbel.com/PSUK  Calm  https://www.calm.com/PSTUK  Wise https://www.wise.com GUESTS Lisa Hallgar...

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