The Democrats’ New Star? Why Zohran Mamdani Has Republicans Worried

2026-07-21

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Could Zohran Mamdani become the Democratic Party's biggest political force? Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down why Mamdani's media savvy, messaging, and political instincts have Meghan sounding the alarm for Republicans after listening to his recent interview on The Daily. They also discuss why AOC's latest campaign stop landed very differently, and whether Democrats are heading toward a new generation of leadership. Then, author and former CPAC director Lisa De Pasquale joins the show to talk about the...

Could Zohran Mamdani become the Democratic Party's biggest political force?

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down why Mamdani's media savvy, messaging, and political instincts have Meghan sounding the alarm for Republicans after listening to his recent interview on The Daily. They also discuss why AOC's latest campaign stop landed very differently, and whether Democrats are heading toward a new generation of leadership.

Then, author and former CPAC director Lisa De Pasquale joins the show to talk about the evolution of conservatism, the rise and fall of CPAC, and why Donald Trump's first CPAC appearance changed Republican politics forever.

Plus:

JD Vance's controversial comments on Israel and Iran
John Fetterman hints he may leave the Democratic Party
Sunny Hostin's son's arrest and the body camera footage everyone is talking about
Lisa De Pasquale's remarkable 170 pound health journey and lessons from The Gen X Handbook for Middle Age

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