Political commentator Ross Barkan joins Andrew Yang at the Hudson Valley Ideas Festival to discuss the wide-open 2028 Democratic primary, the fall of party kingmakers like Obama, and the rise of a new generation of governors. They explore outsider candidates, media strategy, and Barkan’s own political run—including his early work with now-mayoral contender Zohran Mamdani.

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The End of Kingmakers: Why 2028 Will Redefine the Democratic Party

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