The Brian Lehrer Show How Democratic Socialism Won in New York City
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Nov 10, 2025 Micah Uetricht, editor at Jacobin magazine and co-author of Bigger Than Bernie, teams up with Susan Kang, an associate professor at John Jay College, to explore the impact of democratic socialism in NYC politics. They discuss Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win and the significance of declaring democratic socialism openly. The conversation dives into how this ideology aims to democratize the economy and the feasibility of universal childcare. They also address DSA's grassroots organizing and potential challenges for Mamdani's administration.
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Democratic Socialism Is About Economic Democracy
- Susan Kang distinguishes democratic socialism from authoritarian regimes, framing it as democracy extended into the economy.
- She emphasizes worker voice, unions, and public provision of housing, health care, and education as democratic-socialist aims.
Jacobin's Radical Yet Democratic Mission
- Jacobin positions itself as a democratic socialist publication advocating democratic means to challenge inequality.
- Micah Uetricht says the publication urges clear critique of systemic wrongs while promoting grassroots political engagement.
Plug Into Existing Childcare Campaigns
- Organize and plug into existing childcare and DSA campaigns to make universal childcare feasible.
- Susan Kang notes state willingness and ongoing advocacy make universal childcare an achievable goal, not a moonshot.
