Democratic Socialists Take on the Mayor's Budget
Democratic Socialists Take on the Mayor's Budget  
Podcast: The Brian Lehrer Show
Published On: Mon Feb 23 2026
Description: NYC-DSA co-chairs Grace Mausser and Gustavo Gordillo respond to Mayor Mamdani's preliminary budget and tax hike proposals, as well as some recent policies, like restarting sweeps of homeless encampments. Photo: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani releases the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Preliminary Budget. City Hall. Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.