Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=2tydGYKCvDC Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Roots Exclusive Interview With NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani [02QamZJjsRa] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT In an exclusive interview for The Root, journalist and political analyst Charles M. Blow sits down with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at City Hall for a wide-ranging conversation about his identity, politics and vision for the city. Mayor Mamdani discusses how his African roots shaped his worldview, his relationship with President Donald Trump and what success would look like by the end of his first term. He also addresses New York City’s affordability crisis and its impact on Black New Yorkers, as well as his evolving relationship with the Democratic Socialists of America. Watch the full conversation and subscribe to The Root for more exclusive interviews, news and analysis. #ZohranMamdani #NYCMayor #BlackMedia The Blacker the Content the Sweeter the Truth: theroot.com Follow us: BWrloE3KZoi tj3aQwEXett C9rdtTTg23J z5y8X2DoZpm ndTQokd8xxK j6HIvc7dRbM
In an exclusive interview for The Root, journalist and political analyst Charles M. Blow sits down with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at City Hall for a wide-ranging conversation about his identity, politics and vision for the city. Mayor Mamdani discusses how his African roots shaped his worldview, his relationship with President Donald Trump and what success would look like by the end of his first term. He also addresses New York City’s affordability crisis and its impact on Black New Yorkers, as well as his evolving relationship with the Democratic Socialists of America. Watch the full conversation and subscribe to The Root for more exclusive interviews, news and analysis. #ZohranMamdani #NYCMayor #BlackMedia The Blacker the Content the Sweeter the Truth: theroot.com Follow us: BWrloE3KZoi tj3aQwEXett C9rdtTTg23J z5y8X2DoZpm ndTQokd8xxK j6HIvc7dRbM