Charismatic and relatable, the 34-year old energized voters – and provided a blueprint for other progressives to follow

From hip-hop musician to the brink of running America's biggest city, how did Zohran Mamdani win over New Yorkers?

Guardian US writer Adam Gabbatt and columnist Mehdi Hasan explore how Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani came from nowhere to the brink of becoming mayor of New York City