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Is the Left Having a Tea Party Moment?
Thursday, 9 July, 2026

The election and popularity of candidates like New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, who saw a number of political allies win Congressional primaries last month, has some establishment Democrats shaking. We dig into what’s fueling the breakout success of candidates affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America, and look at how they’re reshaping liberal politics ahead of the midterm elections and the 2028 presidential race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices