Felix Biederman: Zohran in NYC | Doomscroll

My guest is Felix Biederman, a co-host of ‪@ChapoTrapHouse‬. We discuss Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in NYC. Part 2:   / doomscroll-felix-143351191   After the 2024 presidential election, progressive media focused on the rightward swing of young men. However, in 2025, Zohran carried young men (ages 18 - 29) with an overwhelming +40 margin. These historic outcomes shatter many previous interpretations and force us to reframe certain narratives. Can the center of the US political establishment hold? Felix Biederman is an American writer, comedian, and podcaster best known as a co-host of the political comedy podcast Chapo Trap House. His work combines political commentary, internet culture analysis, and absurdist humor, often focusing on American media, foreign policy, and online subcultures. 0:00 Intro 0:48 Zohran & young men 9:17 Trump 2 vs Zohran 17:19 Media vs voters 34:52 NYC politics 42:28 Affordability vs billionaires 55:56 Social democracy & healthcare 1:04:33 Background & childhood 1:12:24 Lessons for 2028