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The People's Republic of Astoria

Tim Donovan
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic Socialists Of America
Zohran Mamdani
Astoria
Queens
Mutual Aid
Tiffany Cabán
Joe Crowley
New York City
Amazon HQ2 (HQ2 NYC)
Grassroots Politics
Jimmy Van Bramer
Bernie Sanders
Elizabeth Warren
Food Pantry
Astoria, New York, United States
Ranked Choice Voting

How a neighborhood in Queens became a laboratory for a new kind of grassroots politics. From AOC to Zohran in just seven years.

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With the second half of "The People's Republic of Astoria" set to launch next month, we've re-imagined our original Trailer as a "listener's guide" to the series.

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Daisy LaRome
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Zohran Mamdani campaign
Episode: Chapter 05: Twenty-Six Hours
Helen Ho
Volunteer and staging location organizer mentioned in the episode
Zohran Mamdani campaign
Episode: Chapter 05: Twenty-Six Hours
Magdalena Miranda
Field lead and organizer described in the episode
Zohran Mamdani campaign
Episode: Chapter 05: Twenty-Six Hours
Eric Thor
Activist and organizer in Astoria
DSA/Astoria community groups
Episode: Chapter 04: Four Hundred Pounds
Tiffany Cabán
Public defender who ran for Queens District Attorney in 2019
Queens, Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) endorsement, campaign for DA
Episode: Chapter 03: Fifty-Five Votes
Luke Hayes
Campaign organizer who helped run the Cabán campaign
DSA-backed campaign team
Episode: Chapter 03: Fifty-Five Votes
Jimmy Van Bramer
Former New York City Council member from Astoria
New York City Council
Episode: Chapter 02: Twenty Years Apart
Zohran Mamdani
Political candidate and organizer
Bay Ridge/Queens progressive movement
Episode: Chapter 02: Twenty Years Apart
Ross Barkan
Journalist and writer
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Tim Donovan
Host, narrator and producer of the show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Excited to hear the rest

    I’ve lived in Astoria for a long time & I love to learn more about it. It’s nice to hear perspectives from people who have worked on these campaigns and knowing what I do about the evolution of the political community in the neighborhood, I am excited to hear more inside stories. Also love the tag line - “not a manifesto, a neighborhood” - would make a cool tshirt!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    al577
    United States6 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    A fantastic podcast that I am so excited to see continue to shine light and love on Astoria! Wonderfully produced and narrated. Queens needs more love and this podcast definitely provides.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunny_Annie
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise the in-depth, neighborhood-rooted storytelling and firsthand perspectives from campaign organizers.

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The show centers on neighborhood-level political organizing in Queens, with a strong emphasis on grassroots campaigns, mutual-aid networks, and the human stories behind local elections. Across episodes, listeners hear intimate accounts of canvassing, volunteer coordination, and community-building that culminate in pivotal city politics moments, including near wins and transformative local campaigns. A notable strength is its grounded, on-the-ground perspective from organizers and local activists, often linking neighborhood efforts to broader political shifts in New York City. This mix makes it a compelling listen for anyone interested in how local organizing translates into citywide impact and for potential guests or sponsors seeking a poli... more

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3. Magdalena Miranda
4. Eric Thor
5. Tiffany Cabán
6. Luke Hayes
7. Jimmy Van Bramer
8. Zohran Mamdani

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