What does it really take to run for office when you don’t have a billionaire on speed dial? Akilah Hughes talks with Kat Abughazaleh, the journalist-turned-candidate trying to fund and operate her congressional campaign than what is typical in 2025.

Akilah also catches up with New York City mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, days before the election.

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