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Mamdani Doxxing New Yorkers & Destroying Bodegas, plus Fauci Caught Lying about Lockdowns & China

July 29, 2026

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New York City’s Mayor Published a Doxxing List and Plans Government-Run Groceries

In a single week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration published a searchable database containing the full names and home addresses of roughly 960,000 property owners who could be subject to a new “pied-à-terre” tax, and announced plans to open five city-run grocery stores that will sell food at 30 percent below market rates. Senator Ted Cruz argues that these two moves are not isolated policy experiments but textbook examples of what happens when a Marxist takes control of a major American city.

The Doxxing Database as Political Weapon

The New York City Department of Finance uploaded a comprehensive list of all unoccupied non-primary residences in the five boroughs worth more than $1 million, including the full names and addresses of every property owner. Cruz calls this “doxxing” — the deliberate publication of private information designed to enable harassment, threats, and violence. He draws a direct line to the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, noting that leftists celebrated the killing, wore t-shirts with the shooter’s face, and even tattooed his image on their bodies. “This list tragically is certain to result in harassment and may well result in violence,” Cruz says. “Mamdani is perfectly okay with that.”

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  • 1 (02:05) **Episode Introduction & Thesis** - Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson frame the episode around the “communist takeover” of the Democratic Party, using New York City Mayor Eric Adams (referred to as “Mamdani” or “Comrade Mamdani”) as the key example.
  • 2 (02:55) **The Doxxing of New Yorkers** - Cruz explains that the New York City government published a list of nearly 1 million property owners with their names and home addresses, designed to invite harassment and violence.
  • 3 (06:13) **Doxxing as a Tool of Intimidation** - Ben Ferguson shares his personal experience of being doxxed and draws a direct line to the murder of the healthcare CEO, arguing the list will lead to violence.
  • 4 (11:40) **The Method to the Madness** - The hosts explain that driving out wealthy residents removes resources and intellect that could challenge the mayor, consolidating his power.
  • 5 (14:13) **Mamdani’s Government-Run Grocery Stores** - The episode shifts to Mamdani’s plan to open five city-run grocery stores selling goods at 30% below retail, which Cruz argues will destroy private bodegas and small businesses.
  • 6 (17:50) **The DSA’s Goal: Eliminate Bodegas** - Cruz references a DSA official who said that if bodegas can’t compete, they shouldn’t exist, confirming the goal is government control of all business.
  • 7 (19:33) **The Communist Takeover of the Democratic Party** - Cruz argues that while only a few senators like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are Marxists, most Democrats are terrified of the radical left and capitulate to them.

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Show Notes

1. Zohran Mamdani and his New York City DSA Policies

  • A city database published names and addresses of owners of certain high-value properties.
  • The hosts characterize this as "doxxing" and argue it could expose property owners to harassment or threats.
  • Mamdani's proposal for city-run grocery stores selling goods below typical market prices is criticized as a socialist or communist policy.
  • Ted and Ben argue that government-run stores could:
    • Undercut private grocery stores and bodegas.
    • Reduce competition.
    • Lead to shortages and inefficiencies.
  • They expand into broader concerns about socialism, communism, and the direction of the Democratic Party.

   Political Analysis of the Democratic Party

  • The influence of progressive and democratic socialist politicians.
  • Figures such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, and Gavin Newsom.
  • Predictions about future Democratic leadership and elections.
  • Concerns that more progressive candidates could gain greater influence within the party.

2. Anthony Fauci and COVID-19

  • Fauci privately acknowledged influencing school closures and lockdown decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • His private notes allegedly contradict some of his later public statements and congressional testimony.
  • He knew early that the Wuhan seafood market might not have been the original source of COVID-19.
  • He attempted to protect himself and his reputation regarding questions about:
    • School closures.
    • Lockdowns.
    • The origins of COVID-19.
    • Gain-of-function research.

Ted and Bedn characterize Fauci as:

  • A narcissist.
  • Media-focused.
  • Dishonest in his public communications during the pandemic.

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