Politics Unusual: Zohran Mamdani on housing, education, endorsements; ballot proposition 6
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In this week's episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay interviews Democratic nominee for New York City's mayoral race Zohran Mamdani. The two discuss the candidate's plans to address affordability and education in the city, as well as Mayor Eric Adams' endorsement of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Also, a roundtable discussion about ballot proposition 6.

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