Leila Fadel

are taking their kids out of traditional public schools and opting for private or charter schools instead.

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Hi, it's Leila Faldil with a special episode of Up First, a conversation from our sister show, NPR's Newsmakers, where we interview some of the most influential people of our time.

Our guest today is the mayor of New York City, Zoran Mamdani.

When you were campaigning, President Trump called you a communist lunatic.

You called him a fascist.

Now that you've met with him, that you've spoken with him multiple times, do you still think he's a fascist?

Yes.

And do you tell him that?

Yes.

Is your party ready for the midterms?

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was swept into office on a promise of affordability that resonated with so many voters.

It's been just over 100 days that he's been in office, so I came to City Hall to ask him about his accomplishments, the economy, the war in Iran, and his relationship with President Trump.

We're in a different place.

We're in City Hall from the last time that we spoke.

It's been over 100 days.

You've made inroads on some of your campaign promises.

On others, you have not.

What would you give yourself as a grade?

You know, there are things that have been maybe more difficult to get started.