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A Mamdani Strategist’s Advice for Democrats in the 2026 Midterms
March 28, 2026·47 min·4 clips
Morris Katz argues Democrats can't just talk about affordability without naming who's screwing over ordinary Americans.
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A measured discussion of affordability, inequality, and what government should promise.
The conversation starts on a light note with a dog update, then turns to a harder-edged discussion of affordability, inequality, and what people expect government to do.
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For a measured look at what "affordability" can mean in American politics.
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