Normally Podcast: Mamdani’s Socialist Surge, Chicago’s ‘Transfemicide’ Crisis & Elon Musk Under Fire
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the political shockwaves from New York’s latest primary elections, where candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America scored major victories. Is this the future of the Democratic Party—or a warning sign for the country?
The also examine the rise of democratic socialism, the growing influence of anti-establishment progressive candidates, and the broader implications for New York, national Democrats, and the 2026 midterm elections. They also discuss whether mainstream…
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