Zohran, U.S.A? Can Mamdani Win Everywhere?

Welcome to this week's Jacobin Show. David and Matt break down the recent elections in Illinois and the crisis of money in politics. Then we are joined by writer and activist Alex Birnel to talk about his recent piece in The Texas Observer that answers the question, can Mamdani style politics win everywhere?

Plus, we take a look at Greg Casar's recent statement on the crisis of the Democratic Party. He understands the problem; the solution is working-class politics.

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This is the audio version of a video from March 20, 2026. Catch the Jacobin Show on YouTube every Friday at 10 AM ET: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobinMag