Episode Notes Well well well. Looks like being a truculent, aging sex pest who clearly hates the constituency he aspires to rule only works in national elections. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani overcame the longshot odds that came from being charismatic, energetic, and actually interested in government. Guest: Aymann Ismail , Slate staff writer and author of “ Mamdani’s Win Is a Reminder of What’s Possible. ” This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By