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Should we have state owned grocery stores?

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has promised that five city-owned grocery stores will bring do...

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17.43 29 Jul 2026


Should we have state owned grocery stores?


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17.43 29 Jul 2026


New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has promised that five city-owned grocery stores will bring down prices for shoppers. On Monday, he announced the exact discount: 30% for some basic groceries, including vegetables, meat, bread and milk.

It got us thinking, should we follow New York's lead with state owned grocery stores?

Joining Shane to discuss is Suzanne Rogers, from Social Justice Ireland.


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