New York City’s first Muslim and Asian American mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is making headlines just weeks into his term, not from behind a podium, but inside a pre-K classroom. Joined by Ms. Rachel (Rachel Griffin Accurso), the beloved YouTube educator behind Songs for Littles, Mamdani celebrated a massive expansion of free universal childcare for 2- and 3-year-olds. Supporters call it joyful, accessible leadership. Critics call it cringe propaganda. But one thing is clear, this singalong is reshaping how politics sounds in NYC. Watch.
