New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch streaming series titled “Talk with the People,” where he will answer questions submitted by the public through chat, reports Polygon. The series begins today at 4 PM ET. Mamdani stated to Polygon that this initiative aims to connect City Hall with New Yorkers on platforms they are familiar with, particularly targeting younger generations. The stream is described as a recurring series, but no details on the frequency or duration have been provided. Besides Twitch, the streams will be available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Bluesky. However, questions will only be accepted via Twitch chat. This move is part of a growing trend of politicians engaging with the public on streaming platforms, similar to figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
