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Power Players: What does Mamdani's Manhattan mean for the world?
9 July 2026
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Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani rode a wave of anti-Trump sentiment and cost-of-living pressures to win the New York City mayoralty. But talk of new taxes to fund spending spooked some on Wall Street. Six months in, has he found a balance?
Presenters: Michelle Fleury and Will Bain
Producer: Josh Martin
Editor: Stephen Ryan
You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk
(Image: New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani waves to his supporters after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race. Credit: Jeenah Moon/ Reuters)
