How this Democratic Socialist plans to govern Ann Arbor

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How this Democratic Socialist plans to govern Ann Arbor

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Published on Aug 20, 2026, 3:13:12 PM
Total time: 00:40:59

Episode Description

Yousef Rabhi is a Democratic Socialist. He beat 12-year incumbent Chris Taylor by 10 points — over the endorsements of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin — in a primary that was part of something bigger: a progressive wave. Rabhi spoke with host Robyn Vincent about why he ran for mayor, and how he wants to govern the city as a self-declared outsider. 

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