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Zohran Mamdani: “Are going to lose their jobs. That's one thing I think…”

Featuring: Zohran Mamdani, Democratic | Mayor of New York City

Politics Unusual: NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, Deputy Senate Majority Leader Mike Gianaris

Published August 30, 2025 | Video Starts at 18:39

It's already been implemented in others states. Bound to happen in New York. You know, let's see how it goes. Yeah, I think a lot of people. Are going to lose their jobs. That's one thing I think about. And we'll continue to check in with people across our area. Next up, we're going to test your knowledge of the Tri State region. (18:39–18:42)

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