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Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway Debate Mamdani's Future

November 05, 2025 / 00:57

This episode discusses political support for candidates, focusing on the importance of giving new leaders a chance. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding a candidate's campaign in New York and the need for open-mindedness in politics.

The speaker emphasizes the obligation of citizens to support elected officials, regardless of personal feelings. They suggest that preconceived notions about candidates can cloud judgment and that it's essential to allow leaders to prove themselves.

Specific ideas mentioned include the candidate's fresh approach and innovative proposals, such as subsidized grocery stores. The speaker expresses optimism about the candidate's potential impact and the excitement they bring to the campaign.

The discussion reflects on the emotional nature of politics and the importance of rallying behind leaders during their initial period in office.

TLDR

Support for new political leaders requires open-mindedness and patience.

Episode

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I'm not a New York resident, but if he wins, like any candidate that wins, to be, I think, a good American, you have
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an obligation to be as supportive as possible and let them prove you wrong and let their actions speak. You have to
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open up to the possibility that maybe your preconceived notions that they were a terrible person cuz you get so caught
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up in the emotion of politics. Give them the benefit of the doubt and rally behind them for a certain amount of time
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and let them have their honeymoon. And by the way, I'm saying this as if it's a foregone conclusion.
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I think he's definitely going to win. And well, let's just wait and see what he does. He has a lot of good ideas.
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Some are as good, some are good. Let's see. He's fresh, right? That's the key thing. You just watch him going around
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New York everywhere he goes. He's created excitement around himself. I think he's fantastic campaigner and I
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can't wait for food sponsored food lines called subsidized grocery stores. Oh, stop it. You know what? Literally,
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the rich people have their own version of welfare every single [ __ ] day of the week.

Episode Highlights

  • The Importance of Support
    Encouraging people to support candidates and give them a chance to prove themselves.
    “You have to open up to the possibility that maybe your preconceived notions are wrong.”
    @ 00m 11s
    November 05, 2025
  • Excitement Around a New Candidate
    Discussing the fresh ideas and excitement a new candidate brings to the table.
    “He's created excitement around himself.”
    @ 00m 34s
    November 05, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • Give them the benefit of the doubt and rally behind them.
    Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway Debate Mamdani's Future
  • He's fresh, right? That's the key thing.
    Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway Debate Mamdani's Future
  • The rich people have their own version of welfare every single day.
    Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway Debate Mamdani's Future

Key Moments

  • Support Candidates00:18
  • Fresh Ideas00:32
  • Welfare Commentary00:49