About this episode
The episode discusses Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days in office, evaluating his early achievements and challenges.
In his first 100 days, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has tried to turn big progressive promises into policy while managing the day to day demands of running New York City. Political scientist Dr. Christina Greer joins us to break down the mayor’s early wins, his “pothole politics” approach, and where he has already had to compromise. Plus, what the city’s $5.4 billion budget deficit could mean for his plans for free buses, child care, and more. -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Christina Greer
Topics covered
- politics
- mayoral performance
- budget deficit
- progressive policies
- New York City
Keywords
- Mayor Mamdani
- New York City
- budget deficit
- progressive policies
- Dr. Christina Greer
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Organizations: WNYC
Places: New York City
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