Rich Lowry

Promising "free" public services, zero-fare transit, and government-subsidized programs overlooks the fundamental economic reality that public expenditures are always funded by taxpayers. Rich breaks down how democratic socialist proposals championed by figures like Zohran Mamdani rely on a mirage of fiscal abundance that ignores tax burdens, economic disincentives, and administrative costs. Unpacking how wealth redistribution schemes and price controls historically result in revenue deficits, reduced service quality, and economic flight, Rich explains why sound fiscal stewardship and free-market principles—rather than progressive promises of universal subsidies—remain essential to sustainable governance. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!