Zahran Mamdani is starting a brand new live show on Twitch called “Talking to people.” The first broadcast will take place on May 21 at 4 PM ET. During the live broadcast, Mamdani will answer viewers’ questions live while talking about city issues and daily life in New York City.
The stream will also be featured on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Bluesky, but Twitch will be the main place where people can chat with him live.Mamdani became an internet celebrity before he became the city’s mayor because he would often use videos on social media to talk to young people. Now, he wants to continue doing the same while working at City Hall. In a statement shared with Polygon, Mamdani said he wants the younger generations to feel more connected to their government.
He explained that many young people spend their time online, so he wanted to meet them where they are instead of just using traditional news or TV interviews.
Zahran Mamdani Twitch live stream It aims to connect young viewers with City Hall
Mamdani said the new series is about making government more accessible and understandable. He described the broadcast as the country’s first recurring cross-platform live broadcast hosted by an elected official. According to him, the goal is to create a direct conversation between the government and the people, especially young viewers who often feel ignored in politics.
the name “talking to people” Also inspired by former New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. Back in the 1940s, La Guardia had a radio show called “talking to people” He spoke directly to citizens using radio, which was very modern at that time. Mamdani is now trying to do something similar using live streaming and social media.Shortly after the announcement, Mamdani’s official Twitch channel quickly began gaining attention. Mamdani has also shown an interest in online communities and gaming culture recently. He even congratulated the girls’ elementary school team that won the 2026 Mayor’s Cup Battle of the Boroughs Minecraft tournament. With the launch of his new series on Twitch, many people are now curious to know how the mayor will handle his life as a streamer.
