Why Does Mamdani Say People Play The Lottery?

He says that, in many ways, this is why a lot of people play the lottery. For many, it feels like their only chance, not a side option they can ignore while another path stays open.

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · #687 - Zohran Mamdani · at 22:52 · October 5th, 2026 ·Transcript

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