What Mamdani could teach Detroit's Mayoral candidates
Daily Detroit · Norris Howard, Jer Staes
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Show Notes
Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City Democratic primary for mayor is a political earthquake. What are the lessons of his success than can be used locally? Whether it's tone, media, topics, or policies?
00:34 - Why does Zohran Mamdani's primary win in New York City matter to Detroit? Sure it can be about policy, but it's also about energy
04:49 - Norris' advice for running for office in 2025.
10:18 - Bridging the huge apathy gap in Detroit and getting Detroiters under the age of 50 engaged, let alone those under 30
13:14 - It's key to make allies across groups that you don't 100% agree with. We will not build community if we will not talk to people who are different from ourselves.
16:23 - Do Detroiters like progressive ideas? Depends on who you ask and in what context. Often the ideas are more popular than the labels. And how do you communicate those ideas?
21:14 - Much of Detroit's field of candidates could do with a little online rizz elevation and focus of message.
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