A recent poll indicates that a significant majority of Americans, 76%, perceive a serious threat to democracy in the United States. This widespread concern highlights anxieties about the current state of American political systems and institutions. In related news, New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani recently engaged in an interview with NPR. During the discussion, Mamdani addressed his candidacy for NYC mayor and articulated his strategies for confronting and combating hate speech and discriminatory practices within the city.